As the 2026 election cycle takes shape, several members of the Wisconsin State Legislature have announced they will not seek reelection or are retiring from public office. These departures will create open seats in both the Assembly and the Senate, setting the stage for new candidates and potential shifts in legislative priorities in the sessions ahead.

For more information of the 2026 elections, visit our Issue Updates page.

Senate (Retiring/Not Seeking Reelection)

1. Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg)
2. Rob Hutton (R – Brookfield))
3. Van Wanggaard (R – Racine)
4. Steve Nass (R – Whitewater)
5. Jesse James (R – Thorp)
6. Andre Jacque (R – New Franken))

Assembly (Retiring/Not Seeking Reelection)

1. Robin Vos (R – Rochester)
2. Kevin Petersen (R – Waupaca)
3. Rick Gundrum (R – Slinger)
4. Dave Murphy (R – Hortonville)
5. Jerry O’Connor (R – Fond du Lac)
6. Rob Brooks (R – Saukville)
7. Scott Allen (R – Waukesha)
8. Dean Kaufert (R – Neenah)
9. Jessie Rodriguez (R – Oak Creek)

Assembly (Running for Other Office)

1. Francesca Hong (D – Madison) (Running for governor)
2. Jenna Jacobson (D – Oregon) (Running for Senate)
3. Robyn Vining (D – Wauwatosa) (Running for Senate)