WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Sean Duffy, who represents northern Wisconsin, announced on Monday, Aug. 26 that he will step down from his job in Washington next month to "allow others to step forward to begin laying out their own vision and plans for leading this beautiful district and the most honest, hard-working, family-oriented, patriotic, and God-fearing constituents in America."
Duffy posted on Facebook that he wants to spend more time with his family.
Duffy announced on Facebook that he plans to step down on Sept. 23.
The 47-year-old Duffy was first elected to Congress in 2010. He has been a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump and has also been widely mentioned as a possible candidate for U.S. Senate or governor in 2022.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will have to call a special election to fill the vacancy.
Statements of reaction to Duffy's departure
Sen. Ron Johnson
Andrew Hitt, Republican Party of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce President & CEO Kurt Bauer
Rep. Mike Gallagher
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
Rep. Bryan Steil
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler
Rep. Glenn Grothman