Who is Scott Walker?
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Scott Walker is an American politician who served as the 45th governor of Wisconsin from 2011 to 2019 and is a member of the Republican Party. He gained national prominence for his Act 10 legislation in 2011, which significantly limited collective bargaining rights for most public employees, sparking massive protests and a successful recall election effort that he ultimately won in 2012—making him the first U.S. governor to survive a recall election.
Early political career and key roles:
- Elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1993 at age 25, representing the 14th District.
- Served as Milwaukee County Executive from 2002 to 2010, the first and only Republican to hold that position.
- Ran for president in 2016, launching a campaign for the Republican nomination but suspending it in September 2015 due to low polling and fundraising.
Post-gubernatorial activities:
- Since 2021, he has served as president of Young America's Foundation, a conservative youth organization.
- Remains active in Republican politics, offering advice to GOP candidates and participating in events like the 2024 Republican National Convention.
- In 2026, he confirmed he will not run for governor again, ruling out a return to elected office.
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