WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAQ-WRN) – A Wisconsin congressman’s departure gives House Republicans even less of a majority.
Green Bay Republican Mike Gallagher’s surprise announcement that he’s leaving D.C. next month instead of serving the remainder of his term means Republicans will have 217 House seats, Democrats 213.
His 8th District seat in northeast Wisconsin will remain vacant until the November general election.
Gallagher said last month that he wouldn’t run for a fifth term. On Friday he announced he’s resigning effective April 19.
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