LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A state senator from Norfolk has announced his candidacy to become the Nebraska Legislature’s next speaker.

Sen. Jim Scheer is looking to replace Speaker Galen Hadley of Kearney, who won’t return to office next year because of term limits. Scheer said in a statement Thursday he’s proud of what lawmakers accomplished during his four years in the Legislature, and he sees opportunity to build on successes and learn from mistakes.

Scheer, a Republican, says he won’t let lobbyists or lawmakers from either party bully or pressure him. He says he would ensure that all bills receive fair treatment and that the legislative process is transparent.

If elected, Scheer would be the second speaker from Norfolk in recent history. Former Sen. Mike Flood served as speaker from 2007 to 2013.