Sen. Andre Jacque won't run for reelection, marking 6th Senate Republican departure

Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) announced Monday he’ll retire from office at the end of his term.

Jacque’s decision means a third of the Republican Senate caucus is not seeking reelection, including Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) and Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), who both represent key districts that will determine control of the body in November, as well as Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg).

“My passion for serving our community has not waned, but after much discussion with family and friends I have decided that I will not be seeking re-election to the State Senate this fall,” Jacque, 45, said in a statement.

The wave of retirements comes in an election year where odd-numbered Senate seats will be up for election for the first time under the legislative maps that were adopted in 2024. There are also eight Republicans who have so far announced their retirements.



https://wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/sen-andre-jacque-wont-run-for-reelection-marking-6th-senate-republican-departure/