State Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) announced her candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate on Wednesday morning.
“Under the current leadership of the GOP-controlled legislature, Wisconsin continues to fall behind. Residents across Wisconsin are asking for our government leaders to take meaningful action to ensure that Wisconsin is a state where everyone is safe, can reach for their dreams, and where we invest in a better tomorrow,” Sargent said in a statement. “As a mother of four boys, I am proud to fight for Wisconsin families, and am committed to continuing to work to come together to find innovative long-term solutions that better our state. I am confident that my experience and passion will bring a positive impact to the communities of the 16th Senate District, as I continue in this mission.”
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Sargent has represented the 48th Assembly District at the State Capitol over the last 7 years. Prior to that, she served two terms as a County Supervisor for Dane County.
State Sen. Mark Miller, who currently represents Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District, announced on Tuesday that he would not run for re-election after serving in the Wisconsin Legislature for 22 years.
