Assembly Republican leaders sent a letter Thursday asking for the resignation of former Majority Leader and current state Rep. Bill Kramer, R-Waukesha, who was removed from his position in March after sexual harassment allegations.
Following the allegations, a former Republican coworker filed two criminal sexual harassment criminal charges.
District Attorney Debra Blasius filed the two charges after Kramer the former majority leader allegedly made repeated sexual advances at a political event in Muskego.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Burlington, said in a statement the Republican caucus believes the charges are “credible” and that Kramer’s actions have disgraced the state.
The letter stated Kramer’s actions compromised the integrity of the Republican caucus. Vos also warned Kramer saying if he refuses to resign, the Assembly will take action to remove him through a recall process.
The Wisconsin Constitution mandates that a legislator convicted of a felony be automatically removed from his or her position.
