GOP state Sen. Steve Nass, who’s been in the Legislature since 1991, announced today that he won’t seek reelection, saying it’s time “for a new fighter to take on the mission of preserving life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” for his constituents.
The 72-year-old Whitewater Republican joined the Senate in 2015 after 12 terms in the Assembly.
“While the challenges are many facing the people of Wisconsin, the preservation of the American Dream in this state will prevail if each of us rises up and in unison defends our inalienable rights bestowed upon us from God,” Nass said in a statement.
Nass is the second member of the Senate GOP caucus to decide against seeking reelection. While Sen. Rob Hutton’s suburban Milwaukee district is a swing seat, Nass’ is deep red.
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Along with those two, Rep. Dave Murphy, R-Hortonville, has said he won’t run again this fall.
