(The Center Square) – Wisconsin state Sen. Andre Jacque, R-New Franken, announced Thursday he won’t be running for reelection in the state Legislature.

Jacque has spent the past 15 years in the Legislature.

“My constituents have been the driving force behind bringing so many of these ideas to the legislature’s attention, and I am grateful that they have trusted me with their stories, often borne out of great loss and suffering, to enact meaningful, effective, and even life-saving change,” Jacque said in a statement. “Their ideas have become landmark improvements in Wisconsin’s statutes, some of which have been copied in other states – measures like Dillon’s Law, the John Mingo Kennedy Act, Ethan’s Law, Post-Traumatic Stress coverage for first responders, the just-enacted stillbirth tax credit, informed consent for pelvic exams and much more.”

Others who won’t be running for reelection include Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg and Sens. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, Jesse James, R-Thorp, and Van Wanggaard, R-Racine along with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and Reps. Rob Brooks, R-Saukville, Jerry O’Connor, R-Fond du Lac and Scott Allen, R-Waukesha,

“I am excited to assist my constituents and finish my term strong through the end of this year,” Jacque said. “This is not farewell – there is still much to be done and I will always work for a brighter future for our state and the advancement of those worthy ideas that never quite made it all the way through the legislative process.”