MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Assembly Democratic Minority Leader Gordon Hintz says he won't seek reelection this fall.
Hintz issued a news release Thursday announcing his decision. He didn't offer any explanation, saying he hasn't made any decisions about his future.
Today, I am announcing that I will not seek re-election to the State Assembly. pic.twitter.com/39szMUi4EQ
— Gordon Hintz (@GordonHintz) March 3, 2022
Hintz, who represents the Oshkosh area, was first elected to the Assembly in 2006. He made headlines in 2011 when he yelled "You're dead!" at then-Republican Rep. Michelle Litjens in the moments after Assembly Repbublicans passed then-Gov. Scott Walker's restrictions on public sector unions.
Assembly Democrats elected him as their leader in 2017. He stepped down from the leadership post this past January. Greta Neubauer replaced him.
Twelve members of the Assembly have now announced their retirement.
