State Sen. Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon) announced on Thursday that he will not be seeking re-election to another term as Senator of the 29th Senate District.

Petrowski, who is the current Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government, was first elected to the Senate in a June 2012 special election. Before that, he was a member of the Assembly since 1998.

“While I have enjoyed my time in both the Assembly and the Senate, there are still so many things left that I want to accomplish. I look forward to the next chapter in my life and being able to spend more time with my wife, children, and grandchildren. I want to thank the citizens of Northcentral Wisconsin for their trust and support throughout the years. I love this area of the state and the people that live here. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your State Senator and represent you in the legislature,” he said.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), Sen. Rob Cowles (R-Green Bay), and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson all released statements thanking Petrowski for his public service and wishing him well in his retirement.

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