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Scott Kevin Walker (born November 2, 1967) is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who currently serves as the 45th Governor of Wisconsin. Walker took office on January 3, 2011...

Scott Kevin Walker (born November 2, 1967) is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who currently serves as the 45th Governor of Wisconsin. Walker took office on January 3, 2011, after defeating Democratic candidate Tom Barrett, attaining 52 percent of the vote in the November 2010 general election. Previously, Walker had served as County Executive of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin from 2002 to 2010, and prior to that had been a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1993 to 2002. Walker became a figure of national recognition and controversy due to the Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill, which he proposed. The bill, which was passed by the Wisconsin Legislature, drew attention due to its provisions, which would have drastically changed the collective bargaining process in Wisconsin. Opponents of Walker's actions launched a push for a recall election, and received enough support to force an election on June 5, 2012, a first for a governor in the state of Wisconsin. If unsuccessful in keeping his seat, Walker will be only the third governor to be recalled in U.S. history. --Website.

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