
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker survived a recall effort and defeated Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D). This is a first in U.S. history, for a governor to survive a recall election.
With 94 percent of the expected vote in, Walker led Barrett 54 percent to 45 percent.
Barrett conceded the race late Tuesday, June 5, saying, โWe are a state that has become deeply dividedโฆ [both sides] need to listen to each other and try to do whatโs right for everyone in the state.โ
Walker, 44, celebrated, saying, โTonight we tell Wisconsin, we tell our country and we tell people all across the globe that voters really do want leaders who stand up and make the tough decisions.โ
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