Sturgeon Bay business owner Sean Grorich has officially thrown his hat into the race to represent the First District in the Wisconsin State Senate. Grorich launched his campaign in De Pere on Monday, following events he attended as a prospective candidate in recent weeks. Before opening his coffee shop in Sturgeon Bay, Grorich served in the United States Air Force and provided nursing and anesthesia services across Wisconsin and Minnesota.  Grorich discussed rising costs, underfunded schools, and stagnant wages during his announcement, emphasizing that the district needs active representation that prioritizes the needs of its residents. “We deserve better from our elected leaders, and we need more from those in Madison,” Grorich said. “I’m running to change this status quo of under-delivering for our community. I’m not a politician. But what I am is a veteran, a business owner, and a father.” The State Senate’s First District is currently represented by Republican Andre Jacque, who has represented the area since 2019.