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.”
