Second top Republican retires in battleground Wisconsin, fueling Democratic hopes
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A second Republican leader in the Wisconsin Legislature has announced they will not seek reelection this fall
MADISON, Wis. -- A second Republican leader in the Wisconsin Legislature announced on Thursday he will not seek reelection this fall, another sign of the seismic shift in politics in the key battleground state as Democrats get increasingly optimistic about gaining a majority.
The two highest-ranking Republicans in the Legislature are retiring, along with the Democratic governor, soon after district boundaries were redrawn in favor of Democrats, who believe they can win a majority in the state Senate.
Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu became the latest GOP leader to retire, announcing Thursday that he would not seek a fourth term. That came after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, the longest-serving speaker in Wisconsin history, announced his retirement last month.
“The time has come for a new chapter in my life,” LeMahieu said in a statement announcing his decision. He did not say what he planned to do next. LeMahieu was first elected in 2014 and was chosen as Republican leader of the Senate in 2020.
A series of Wisconsin Republicans have announced their plans to retire rather than run this fall in what is expected to be a challenging year for the GOP around the country.
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