State Representative Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin) announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to the 82nd Assembly District.

In his press release, Skowronski says: “It has been my honor and privilege to serve the people of Franklin, Greendale and Greenfield as their Representative in Madison. I will miss my constituents and my friends and colleagues in Madison but the time has come for me to retire.”

Skowronski was first elected to the Assembly in December 2013 in a special election. He is currently the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) thanked Skowronski in a press release, praising him for his efforts in the creation of the Silver Alert and “…ensuring all veterans are laid to rest with dignity.”

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