Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI) announced Monday that he will resign from Congress next month due to family reasons.
In a statement posted to Facebook, Duffy said he will leave Washington, D.C., to spend more time with his family, who in the fall are expected to welcome a child with health issues.
“Recently, we’ve learned that our baby, due in late October, will need even more love, time, and attention due to complications, including a heart condition,” Duffy said. “With much prayer, I have decided that this is the right time for me to take a break from public service in order to be the support my wife, baby and family need right now. It is not an easy decision – because I truly love being your Congressman – but it is the right decision for my family, which is my first love and responsibility.”
https://www.facebook.com/RepSeanDuffy/posts/2336859069716297
The Wisconsin Republican said he will step down on September 23rd.
Duffy, an ally of President Donald Trump, has been mentioned as a possible candidate for Senate or governor in 2022.
Duffy’s 7th District seat, which he was elected to in 2010, is regarded as a safe seat for Republicans. As Politico notes, then-candidate Donald Trump won the district by 21 points in the 2016 presidential election.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) will call a special election to replace the outgoing lawmaker.
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