Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos will not run for re-election in 2026, citing a heart attack, after 22 years in office and 14 as speaker.

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, the state’s longest-serving speaker, announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, citing a heart attack as a personal sign to step down after 22 years in the legislature and 14 as speaker. He led the Republican majority, advancing conservative policies, blocking Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ agenda, and challenging pandemic restrictions, which led to Wisconsin becoming the first state where a court struck down a governor’s stay-at-home order. Vos faced criticism from President Trump for not contesting the 2020 election results, a decision that led to a controversial investigation he later called his biggest mistake. Despite multiple recall attempts and a court-ordered redistricting that reduced the GOP majority, Vos retained his position. He expressed confidence Republicans will maintain control and said he is unlikely but not ruling out future political runs.