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Hamilton County Reporter

Scott Willis, a Westfield business owner and Colonel in the United States Marine
Corps Reserves, announced Tuesday he will not seek the Senate District 20 seat in the
upcoming caucus to replace retiring Senator Luke Kenley.

“I want to thank everyone who has encouraged me over the past few weeks to
once again seek District 20’s State Senate seat,” said Willis. “The widespread outpouring
of support throughout the senate district has been humbling. After careful consideration
and much conversation with leaders in our community and my wife Stacey, I have
decided not to pursue this opportunity in the upcoming caucus.”

“Since my campaign in 2016, I have realized my passion lies closer to home in
Westfield,” stated Willis. “I will remain engaged in Westfield and look forward to future
opportunities to serve my community.”

In addition to being a small business owner, Willis is a board member of the Westfield
Public Library and a member of the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission.

Willis challenged Senator Kenley last year in the primary and it was speculated he
would make another run after Kenley served only six months of his four-year term before
announcing his retirement earlier this month.

“I want to congratulate Senator Kenley for his long and successful career in the
Senate and I wish him much happiness in his retirement years,” said Willis. “His commitment and sacrifice on behalf of Hamilton County and the State of Indiana is much appreciated.”

Noblesville Common Council President Megan G. Wiles, Carmel City Council President Sue Finkam and Victoria Spartz of Noblesville have all announced their intention to be a candidate when the Republican caucus meets to name the person to serve the remainder of Senator Kenley’s term.