Updated: June 6, 2012 at 8:47 AM
Wisconsin recall election (28 images)
Photos from Wisconsin's recall election on June 5, 2012, in which Republican Gov. Scott Walker, the third governor in U.S. history to face a recall election, became the first to survive one. He was opposed by Democratic challenger, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. UPI/Brian Kersey
Republican Gov. Scott Walker points as he is introduced at an election night rally on June 5, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Walker, who is opposed by Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, is only the third governor in U.S. history to face a recall election, defeating Barrett by a wide margin. UPI/Brian Kersey
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Supporters of Republican Gov. Scott Walker watch returns as they await the governor's speech at an election night rally on June 5, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Walker, who is opposed by Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, is only the third governor in U.S. history to face a recall election. UPI/Brian Kersey
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Supporters of Republican Gov. Scott Walker watch returns as they await the governor's speech at an election night rally on June 5, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Walker, who is opposed by Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, is only the third governor in U.S. history to face a recall election. UPI/Brian Kersey
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Supporters of Republican Gov. Scott Walker watch returns as they await the governor's speech at an election night rally on June 5, 2012 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Walker, who is opposed by Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, is only the third governor in U.S. history to face a recall election. UPI/Brian Kersey
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