Farrow Says He's Not Running For Sensenbrenner Congressional Seat

WAUKESHA COUNTY, WI — Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow says he's not throwing his hat into the ring to run for Wisconsin's Fifth District Congressional seat, which will be open after longtime Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner announced he would not seek re-election.

“After much consideration, and following many discussions with my family, friends, and supporters, I have decided not to run for the 5th Congressional district seat being vacated by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner," Farrow said in a statement to Patch. "I feel honored, and am humbled by the number of people who have reached out to me to consider entering the race, but ultimately, I cannot serve in Washington, DC when the issues I am most passionate about hit much closer to home."

Matt Walker, the 25-year-old son of former Gov. Scott Walker said he might be interested in running for the seat. Leah Vukmir and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald were also cited as potential candidates.

"I truly value the opportunity to lead as Waukesha County Executive, and remain passionate about service to my home county and our great state," Farrow said.

Farrow was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly's 98th seat in 2010. In 2012, he ran unopposed to fill the 33rd State Senate seat after incumbent Rich Zipperer resigned to fill a seat on Gov. Scott Walker's cabinet.

Farrow won his re-election bid in 2014. Farrow resigned his senate seat after he was elected as Waukesha County Executive in April 2015.