MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The Majority Leader in the Wisconsin state Senate is not seeking reelection this fall.
Devin LeMahieu announced his decision on Thursday, calling serving in the Senate “the privilege of a lifetime,” and that “the time has come for a new chapter in my life.” In a statement the Oostburg Republican said he’s looking forward to spending more time with his wife in their new Madison-area home and “rooting for bold conservative reform from the sidelines.”
LeMahieu was first elected to the Senate in 2014 and as Majority Leader since 2021. He’s the fourth Republican not seeking reelection to the Senate, where the party currently holds a 18-15 majority.
With Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Governor Tony Evers also not running, there will be a new governor, Senate Majority Leader and Assembly Speaker in Madison for the first time since 2011.