Another Hopeful Says 'No' To Running For Sensenbrenner Seat

WAUKESHA, WI — Another person rumored to be throwing his hat in the ring for Congressman James Sensenbrenner's seat says he's not going to run.

This time, it's State Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), who made the announcement.

"The most prominent message that I received in my prayers was that the decision shouldn’t be

about me or what I want, it should be about the mission that God is calling me to do. I praise
God, and I am excited to remain in the State Assembly and continue to address the unfinished
work in front of us," Allen said in a statement.

In his announcement, Allen said he has "unfinished business that I still need to tend to here in Wisconsin."

Allen joins Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow and former state senator Leah Vukmir as notable officials who are passing on the opportunity to run for this congressional seat.

Allen cited an impending labor force shortage, persistent racial disparities, more government than we can afford and an educational system that does not align with our changing world as major issues he wants to tackle as a member of the state legislature.

Sensenbrenner, 76, has served in the House of Representatives for 40 years and prior to his election to Congress, served 10 years in the Wisconsin State Legislature. His district covers portions of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Dodge, and Walworth counties, and all of Jefferson and Washington counties.

"When I began my public service in 1968, I said I would know when it was time to step back. After careful consideration, I have determined at the completion of this term, my 21st term in Congress, it will be that time," Sensenbrenner said in a statement.