(WTAQ-WLUK) — Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher says he will step down before his term ends.
In a statement released Friday, Gallagher said he will resign April 19, 2024.
Gallagher wrote:
I’ve worked closely with House Republican leadership on this timeline and look forward to seeing Speaker Johnson appoint a new chair to carry out the important mission of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. My office will continue to operate and provide constituent services to the Eighth District for the remainder of the term.
“Four terms serving Northeast Wisconsin in Congress has been the honor of a lifetime and strengthened my conviction that America is the greatest country in the history of the world. I will forever be proud of the work I did on the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, chairing the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, and chairing the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. It has truly been an honor to serve in the House of Representatives.
The seat will remain vacant until a winner is declared in the November 2024 election. No special election will be held.
According to state statue:
Wis Statute 8.50(4)(b):
“A vacancy in the office of U.S. senator or representative in congress occurring prior to the 2nd Tuesday in April in the year of the general election shall be filled at a special primary and election. A vacancy in that office occurring between the 2nd Tuesday in April and the 2nd Tuesday in May in the year of the general election shall be filled at the partisan primary and general election.”
Last month, Gallagher announced he would not seek reelection in order to spend more time growing his family.
In the running for the empty seat are Republican state senator Andre Jacque of De Pere and former state Sen. Roger Roth of Appleton. Republican consultant Alex Bruesewitz also is considering a run.
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