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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Executive Vice President of Government Relations Scott Manley released the following statement after Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, after serving as Leader since 2021: “Leader
Key points at a glance Public Service Commission of Wisconsin unanimously approves We Energies’ purchase of Good Oak Solar and Gristmill Solar facilities. Projects add 165 MW of solar power to the grid. Will provide enough energy to power about
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced he will not seek re-election in the Wisconsin State Senate, marking the end of a significant chapter in Republican leadership. As Majority Leader since 2021, Senator LeMahieu has been a steadfast
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after reporting that the Pentagon will request an additional $200 billion to fight their illegal war with Iran: “It is
A new legislative proposal introduced by Reps. Christian Phelps and Angelina Cruz would deliver a significant investment in Wisconsin’s public schools while helping to reduce the burden on local property taxpayers. Today, Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) voiced her support for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s (R-Oostburg) announcement that he is not seeking reelection: “As a fellow son of Sheboygan County, I have always enjoyed working with Majority Leader LeMahieu and his quiet
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 19, 2026 – The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) today released its new report titled “The Economic Impact of Exact Sciences on Dane County and Wisconsin.” Given the pending acquisition by Abbott Laboratories, this
WASHINGTON – Today, The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) calling for an end to the filibuster to restore effective lawmaking in the U.S. Senate. The senator argued that outdated Senate rules have paralyzed Congress and that
MADISON, WI – Today, Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced he would not be seeking reelection this fall. Another, in a long line of signals from Senate Republicans that they do not believe they will be in the majority come
Signing Marks Major Step Forward for Women’s Health in Wisconsin Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her appreciation for the hard work of her colleagues in Senate Bill 264 being signed into law today. She praised the legislation as the
Bill eliminates federal income taxes for Americans making under $46,000; is fully paid for by ensuring Americans making over a million dollars pay their fair share WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she joined her colleagues in introducing
MADISON, WI – This week, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23—relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women and Senate Bill 264—relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and
Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) following the announcement by Senator Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) that he will not seek re-election: “Senator LeMahieu is a dedicated public servant whose tireless service to his constituents has spanned more
UW‑Green Bay welcomes alumnus Randy Knaflic for a public keynote and networking event GREEN BAY, Wis.—From jazz rehearsal rooms to high-impact leadership roles at Google and SpaceX, Randy Knaflic’s career journey is anything but conventional. On April 15, the UW‑Green Bay
In Wisconsin, we believe in rewarding hard work, not punishing hardworking Wisconsinites by taxing them more. That’s why Senate Republicans have passed several bills this session that put money back where it belongs: in the pockets of the people who
GOP Rep. Rick Gundrum, who first joined the Assembly after winning a 2018 special election, announced today he won’t seek reelection.
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Every March during Women’s History Month, we have the opportunity to celebrate all Wisconsin women and recognize the incredible strides women have made throughout our state’s and our country’s history. And while I’m jazzed to celebrate our many efforts … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) would like to thank his four Senate colleagues who are not seeking re-election in November for their long-standing commitment to serving the residents of Wisconsin. Sen. Devin LeMahieu, who has been the
Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA’s Unlawful Rollback MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of states, counties, and cities in challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s unlawful
LeMahieu won’t seek reelection
From WisPolitics.com …
— Senate Majority Devin LeMahieu announced today he won’t seek reelection.
The Oostburg Republican said it was time for a “new chapter in my life.
“I am looking forward to spending more time with my wife in our new Madison-area home and, for the first time since 2006, rooting for bold conservative reform from the sidelines,” LeMahieu said.
LeMahieu, 53, was first elected to the Senate in 2014 and became majority leader in the 2021-22 session.
He is the fourth GOP member of the state Senate to decide against seeking reelection this fall, joining: Rob Hutton, of Brookfield; Steve Nass, of Whitewater; and Van Wanggaard, of Racine.
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Executive Vice President of Government Relations Scott Manley released the following statement after Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, after serving as Leader since 2021: “Leader LeMahieu has been a trusted ally and advocate in our
Key points at a glance Public Service Commission of Wisconsin unanimously approves We Energies’ purchase of Good Oak Solar and Gristmill Solar facilities. Projects add 165 MW of solar power to the grid. Will provide enough energy to power about 50,000 homes. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has unanimously
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced he will not seek re-election in the Wisconsin State Senate, marking the end of a significant chapter in Republican leadership. As Majority Leader since 2021, Senator LeMahieu has been a steadfast defender of conservative principles. He has played a pivotal role
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after reporting that the Pentagon will request an additional $200 billion to fight their illegal war with Iran: “It is preposterous for the White House and the Pentagon to think
A new legislative proposal introduced by Reps. Christian Phelps and Angelina Cruz would deliver a significant investment in Wisconsin’s public schools while helping to reduce the burden on local property taxpayers. Today, Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) voiced her support for the measure. “For years, homeowners have been feeling the pinch
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s (R-Oostburg) announcement that he is not seeking reelection: “As a fellow son of Sheboygan County, I have always enjoyed working with Majority Leader LeMahieu and his quiet and polite but frank approach to our work together. While we haven’t always seen eye to
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 19, 2026 – The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) today released its new report titled “The Economic Impact of Exact Sciences on Dane County and Wisconsin.” Given the pending acquisition by Abbott Laboratories, this seems like an appropriate time to step back and evaluate
WASHINGTON – Today, The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) calling for an end to the filibuster to restore effective lawmaking in the U.S. Senate. The senator argued that outdated Senate rules have paralyzed Congress and that eliminating the 60-vote threshold is necessary to pass meaningful legislation.
MADISON, WI – Today, Republican Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced he would not be seeking reelection this fall. Another, in a long line of signals from Senate Republicans that they do not believe they will be in the majority come next year. SSDC Communications Director Will Karcz on Sen. LeMahieu’s
Signing Marks Major Step Forward for Women’s Health in Wisconsin Madison – Today, Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her appreciation for the hard work of her colleagues in Senate Bill 264 being signed into law today. She praised the legislation as the culmination of years of determined effort, noting her support since
Bill eliminates federal income taxes for Americans making under $46,000; is fully paid for by ensuring Americans making over a million dollars pay their fair share WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she joined her colleagues in introducing the Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act, legislation to provide much-needed tax
MADISON, WI – This week, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23—relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women and Senate Bill 264—relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans, into law. Representative Shelia Stubbs
Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) following the announcement by Senator Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) that he will not seek re-election: “Senator LeMahieu is a dedicated public servant whose tireless service to his constituents has spanned more than 10 years. I have found him to be a
UW‑Green Bay welcomes alumnus Randy Knaflic for a public keynote and networking event GREEN BAY, Wis.—From jazz rehearsal rooms to high-impact leadership roles at Google and SpaceX, Randy Knaflic’s career journey is anything but conventional. On April 15, the UW‑Green Bay alumnus will return to campus to share the lessons and
In Wisconsin, we believe in rewarding hard work, not punishing hardworking Wisconsinites by taxing them more. That’s why Senate Republicans have passed several bills this session that put money back where it belongs: in the pockets of the people who earned it. Hi, I’m State Senator Dan Feyen. Earlier this
GOP Rep. Rick Gundrum, who first joined the Assembly after winning a 2018 special election, announced today he won’t seek reelection.
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Every March during Women’s History Month, we have the opportunity to celebrate all Wisconsin women and recognize the incredible strides women have made throughout our state’s and our country’s history. And while I’m jazzed to celebrate our many efforts … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) would like to thank his four Senate colleagues who are not seeking re-election in November for their long-standing commitment to serving the residents of Wisconsin. Sen. Devin LeMahieu, who has been the Senate majority leader since the 2021-22 legislative session, announced today
Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA’s Unlawful Rollback MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of states, counties, and cities in challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding – the agency’s
LeMahieu won’t seek reelection
From WisPolitics.com …
— Senate Majority Devin LeMahieu announced today he won’t seek reelection.
The Oostburg Republican said it was time for a “new chapter in my life.
“I am looking forward to spending more time with my wife in our new Madison-area home and, for the first time since 2006, rooting for bold conservative reform from the sidelines,” LeMahieu said.
LeMahieu, 53, was first elected to the Senate in 2014 and became majority leader in the 2021-22 session.
He is the fourth GOP member of the state Senate to decide against seeking reelection this fall, joining: Rob Hutton, of Brookfield; Steve Nass, of Whitewater; and Van Wanggaard, of Racine.