Rep. Gallagher’s Departure Timing Will Leave Seat Open
Mr. Gallagher’s April 19 departure will prevent him from being replaced via a special election. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s (R-Wis.) March 22 announcement that he will retire in mere weeks caught insiders’ attention because of the timing. Per Wisconsin statute, “A vacancy in the office of U.S. senator or representative in Congress occurring prior to the