State Sen. Frank Lasee, R-Ledgeview, announced Sunday he is ending his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Herb Kohl, who will not seek re-election.
In a statement Sunday, Lasee said that it was not the right time to run for U.S. Senate. Lasee said on his website, "We deeply appreciate all of the volunteers, new and familiar friends who believed in me and our message of a limited constitutional government."
The remaining candidates for the Senate seat are former Gov. Tommy Thompson, former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann, and Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald, R-Horicon. U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin of Madison is the only Democrat in the race.
Lasee emphasized the importance of putting a "real conservative" in office on Sunday. He did not endorse another candidate, but he did express his desire for a conservative who would balance the budget without raising taxes and create a more efficient energy policy.
