Carlene M. Walker

Carlene M. Walker
Member of the Utah Senate
from the 8th district
In office
2001–2009
Preceded byScott Howell
Succeeded byKaren Morgan
Personal details
Born (1947-09-02) September 2, 1947
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseGordon
Residence(s)Salt Lake City, Utah
OccupationBusinesswoman
WebsiteLegislative Website

Carlene M. Walker is an American politician and businesswoman from Utah. A Republican, she was a member of the Utah State Senate, representing the state's 8th senate district in Salt Lake County, from 2001 to 2009.[1] Later she was chairwoman of the state DUI committee.[2] Walker received her bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 1969.

Walker received her bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 1969.

Her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and James Jensen, were arrested in April 2025 for allegedly smuggling more than $300 million worth of oil from Mexico to the US with the help of drug cartels.[3]

References

  1. ^ Josh Loftin (November 1, 2004). "Demos are targeting Senate District 8". Deseret News. Archived from the original on August 9, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "Utah legislators looking at unintended consequences of .05% DUI law," Deseret News, May 17, 2017
  3. ^ Oliveira, Alex. Oil tycoon busted at lavish Utah mega-mansion, accused of working with Mexican cartels in $300M scheme, New York Post, May 12, 2025.