State Rep. William Penterman (R-Columbus) announced in a press release that he will seek re-election in the 38th State Assembly District.
Penterman, a former legislative aide who won a special election in July 2021, made the decision after the Wisconsin Supreme Court implemented legislative maps that were proposed by Gov. Tony Evers, turning the solidly Republican 37th State Assembly District into one with a +27% Democratic advantage.
Penterman was previously undecided on whether he would stay in his native 37th District or move to the 38th District. He ultimately decided to move, but accused Evers of “trying to redistrict me out of the heart of my district.”
“If the US Supreme Court does not ultimately overturn the Evers maps, I am declaring my intention to run in the new 38th Assembly District, which comprises a majority of the current 37th Assembly District. I look forward to the opportunity to continue serving these areas,” he said.
