Scott Kevin Walker (born 1967) is an American Republican politician who served as the 45th Governor of Wisconsin from 2011 to 2019. Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he was raised in Iowa and Wisconsin, with his family settling in Delavan, Wisconsin, in 1977. Walker's father was a pastor, influencing his conservative values. He attended Marquette University but left in his senior year in 1990 without a degree. Walker began his political career after working at the American Red Cross, winning election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1993 on a platform of fiscal conservatism. He served until 2002, then became Milwaukee County Executive from 2002 to 2010. As governor, Walker gained national attention for his efforts to limit collective bargaining rights for public employees—union-busting reforms that sparked major protests and recall efforts, which he survived in 2012. He sought the 2016 Republican presidential nomination but dropped out early. Supported by the Koch network, he emphasized limited government and economic policies, becoming known for labor reforms and conservative governance. He ran for a third gubernatorial term in 2018 but lost to Democrat Tony Evers. Before leaving office, he signed legislation limiting the incoming administration's powers.