STEVENS POINT, WI — Today, State Rep. Katrina Shankland, Democratic candidate to unseat Radical Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election:

I extend my deepest gratitude to President Biden for his extraordinary service to our country. His leadership has steered us through unprecedented challenges, and his commitment to the American people has been unwavering—rebuilding our infrastructure, fighting for good, union jobs, and standing up for the middle class.

The president's decision to step aside is a deeply patriotic act. Now, we must all come together to defeat the radical MAGA agenda this November. Our democracy and freedoms are on the line, and the choice couldn't be clearer.

Shankland’s statement can also be found on Facebook and X.

Katrina Shankland is a state representative in the Wisconsin State Assembly. In the Legislature, Katrina has passed 225 bipartisan laws, including increased access to affordable rural healthcare, help for farmers, expanded protections for first responders, and stronger clean water laws. Katrina is running for Congress to bring some common sense to the Capitol, fight against extremism, and deliver results for the hard-working people of Wisconsin. She is willing to work with anyone — Democrats or Republicans — to get things done for Wisconsin. For more, go to katrinashanklandforcongress.com.