diff --git a/gtk/gtkradiobutton.c b/gtk/gtkradiobutton.c
index 31651962ec..590a085e54 100644
--- a/gtk/gtkradiobutton.c
+++ b/gtk/gtkradiobutton.c
@@ -800,6 +800,8 @@ gtk_radio_button_clicked (GtkButton *button)
 
   g_object_ref (GTK_WIDGET (button));
 
+  new_state = gtk_widget_get_state_flags (GTK_WIDGET (button));
+
   if (gtk_toggle_button_get_active (toggle_button))
     {
       tmp_button = NULL;