Green Bay Reporter

In a statement released today, Congressman Mike Gallagher announced his decision not to seek re-election. Gallagher, who has served four terms representing Northeast Wisconsin, expressed gratitude to the citizens of his district for the honor of serving them and highlighted the accomplishments achieved during his time in office.

"Eight years ago, when I first ran for Congress, I promised to treat my time in office as a high-intensity deployment," Congressman Gallagher stated. "Through my bipartisan work on the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, chairing the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, and chairing the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, we’ve accomplished more on this deployment than I could have ever imagined."

However, Gallagher also acknowledged the original intent of the Framers, who envisioned citizens serving in Congress for a season and then returning to their private lives. He emphasized that electoral politics was never meant to be a long-term career.

"But the Framers intended citizens to serve in Congress for a season and then return to their private lives," Gallagher explained. "Trust me, Congress is no place to grow old."

Despite his decision not to seek re-election, Gallagher remains steadfast in his commitment to serving his country and defending its principles.

"Thank you to the good people of Northeast Wisconsin for the honor of a lifetime," Gallagher expressed. "Four terms serving you has strengthened my conviction that America is the greatest country in the history of the world. And though my title may change, my mission will always remain the same: deter America’s enemies and defend the Constitution."

Congressman Gallagher's dedication to bipartisan work and his leadership in critical areas such as national security and cyber defense have made a lasting impact. As chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, he has played a pivotal role in addressing significant challenges facing the United States.

While Gallagher's decision not to seek re-election comes as a surprise to many, it reflects his deep sense of duty and a belief in the importance of citizen service. As he steps away from electoral politics, his commitment to protecting America's interests and upholding the Constitution will undoubtedly continue to guide his actions.

As Northeast Wisconsin prepares for the upcoming election, Congressman Mike Gallagher's announcement brings an end to an era of dedicated and principled leadership. His decision not to seek re-election marks a transition in his career, but it does not diminish the impact he has made during his time in Congress.

The search for his successor will undoubtedly begin, and the citizens of Northeast Wisconsin will have an important decision to make. The legacy of Congressman Gallagher will undoubtedly influence the future of the district and the path taken by his successor.

In the midst of this transition, Congressman Gallagher's commitment to America's security and constitutional values will endure. While his time in Congress may be coming to a close, his mission to deter America's enemies and defend the Constitution will continue to shape his actions and contributions to the nation.