State Sen. Zack Taylor, whose district includes all of Lincoln County, announced Tuesday he will not seek a new term.
He issued a statement saying, “The only constant in life is change. After prayerful consideration and discussion, my family and I have decided that it is best not to seek re-election at this time.”
Taylor was first elected in 2017 to the House of Representatives. When former State Sen. Jason Smalley decided to resign, Taylor ran and was elected to the District 28 State Senate seat in 2020.
Taylor and his wife, Stephanie, have been married for 16 years. They currently have one 7-year-old daughter and are looking forward to welcoming a new baby in September.
“I believe my first duty is to be the best husband and father that I can be,” Taylor said. “We are very excited to be welcoming a new baby in September, and I no longer feel I can effectively serve the district, balance being a husband and father, and being a hands-on partner in our business. While it has been a great honor to represent the people of House District 28 and the people of Senate District 28, I am looking forward to returning home fulltime.
“I’ve enjoyed serving in these capacities, and it has been a true honor to have been selected by leadership for these positions,” Taylor said.