Feb. 12 update: The following article ran in Wisconsin Watch on Feb. 12. It indicates various Republicans interested in running for Rep. Mike Gallagher’s seat. Read it here.

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Green Bay) announced he will not serve the next term in office.

Hours after the announcement, Roger Roth announced his candidacy for the office. Also interested in the position is Alex Bruesewitz of West Palm Beach, Florida, who is originally from Ripon, Wisconsin.

“Gallagher told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he will leave Congress at the end of his current term to enter the private sector and spend more time with his young family. He said his future work will be in-line with his national security goals and focus on defense policy,” printed the Green Bay Press Gazette.

Read the story here.

On the Democratic side, Dr. Kristin Lyerly is a possible candidate. Read the story about her here.

If you’re interested in seeing how the congressional races are shaping up around Wisconsin, go to the Cap Times story here.

After the announcement, he was slammed for his Mayorkas’ vote. Read the story here.