Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announces exit, joining other Republicans

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 995

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced Thursday that he will not seek another term in the state Senate this year — marking the departure of yet another top leader in Wisconsin state politics.

LeMahieu, 53, was first elected to the state Senate in 2015. He has served as the Senate majority leader since 2020, when he was chosen by his caucus to succeed former Senate Majority Leader and now-U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald.

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