In Arizona, the author of the state's tough and contentious immigration
law -- the broadest and strictest anti-illegal immigration measure in
the country -- conceded defeat in an unprecedented recall election.

State Sen. Russell Pearce, a Republican power broker and Tea Party
movement hero, lost with about 45 percent of the vote to fellow
Republican Jerry Lewis, who runs charter schools and garnered about 55
percent.

"If being recalled is the price for keeping one's promises, then so be
it," Pearce said in his concession.

Pearce is the first state legislator in Arizona history to be removed
from office through a recall election.

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