State Sen. Jessica King, D-Oshkosh, conceded defeat Tuesday in her re-election race against Rick Gudex, congratulating her challenger and thanking supporters.
King said in a statement Tuesday she was optimistic about the future of the new legislature, which after the concession has a Republican majority of 18 to 15.
“I look forward to the new legislature putting the past behind them and taking a bipartisan approach to finish working on issues left unresolved, including mining, venture capital and workforce realignment,” King said in a statement.
King said she ran for state Senate in order to be a voice for people’s interest.
“I kept my promise to represent the best interest of all citizens, whether they voted for me or not, and I am thankful for the opportunity to serve,” King said.
