The Democratic candidate for state treasurer has withdrawn from the race to continue his college studies. Robert Fyrst, 37, a three-term supervisor on the Dane County Board, announced his withdrawal today.
“Right now is not the time for me to serve as the Wisconsin state treasurer,” Fyrst said in a prepared statement. “I am not saying goodbye to politics.”
Fyrst will graduate from UW-Madison with degrees in sociology and political science this year, and has decided to apply to graduate school to continue his education.