Scott Walker

Scott Walker was the governor of Wisconsin and a former presidential candidate.

Political Figure

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Scott Walker, born on November 2, 1967, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an American politician who served as the governor of Wisconsin between 2011 and 2019. He gained national attention when he pursued the Republican Party’s nomination during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Walker was recognized for his anti-union policies and polarizing political approach. Although his presidential bid was unsuccessful, he secured three gubernatorial victories and facilitated the establishment of Foxconn’s first U.S. factory in Wisconsin.