Walker Raises $13 Million Topping Foes in Recall Election

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s campaign reported collecting $13.2 million this year to contest a June 5 recall vote, more than seven times the amount brought in by his two major opponents.

Democrats Kathleen Falk and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett raised a combined $1.8 million in the Jan. 1 through April 23 reporting period, according to their campaigns. Estimated spending on the vote, only the third recall of a U.S. governor, may range from $60 million to $80 million by all the candidates and supporters. Walker, a Republican, has collected more than $25 million since January 2011, according to his campaign.