Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Contact: press@mandelabarnes.com Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Statement on Rep. Ron Kind’s Retirement MADISON—Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes released the following statement on Representative Ron Kind’s retirement: “Representative Kind has always been a champion for Western Wisconsin. He worked diligently to expand access to quality health care, invest in our education system, and create good-paying jobs for working families while bridging the partisan divide to deliver for everyday Wisconsinites. Throughout his career, he stood on the side of creating a more equitable and just economy. I wish him all the best, but know his presence in Congress will

August 10, 2021 Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov               202-224-6225 Senator Tammy Baldwin Thanks Congressman Ron Kind For His Public Service to Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District    Washington, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement after Congressman Ron Kind announced he will be retiring from the House of Representatives after the 2022 election. “Ron always put the people of Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District ahead of partisan politics in Washington and I have a tremendous amount of respect for his public service to Wisconsin,” said Senator Baldwin. “He worked hard to support our Wisconsin farmers and understood the importance of carrying on our state’s

August 10, 2021 Contact: WisDems Communications (press@wisdems.org) WisDems Statement on Ron Kind Announcement   Madison, Wis. — Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced he will not be running for re-election in 2022. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement:   “For 24 years, Ron Kind has been an outstanding leader for Wisconsin and the people of the 3rd Congressional District. His bipartisan, pragmatic approach has consistently delivered for his constituents. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is grateful for Rep. Kind’s extraordinary service and commitment to improving the lives of Wisconsinites, and for his family’s support

August 10, 2021 Contact: Caty Payette, 614-332-1033 Pocan Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Ron Kind Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after Representative Ron Kind (WI-03) announced he was not seeking re-election for another term in Congress: “It has been an honor to work alongside my colleague Rep. Ron Kind and I will miss the ‘Dean of the WI Delegation’ in the Halls of Congress,” said Rep. Pocan. “Ron always put the State and Western WI first and his hard work and dedication will be missed.  From his strong voice for dairy farmers and rural Wisconsin to his leadership on the Ways