Idaho State Sen. Shirley McKague, R-Meridian, has announced she will not seek another term.

McKague served five terms in the House and is in her third Senate term.

“It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve in the Idaho Legislature,” McKague said in a statement. “I can’t thank my neighbors and friends enough for their support and confidence these many years. Together, we have fought many battles to protect liberty and our values.

“But it is time for me to enjoy retirement with my husband, Paul, and our family,” McKague continued.

McKague also announced she is endorsing Sen. Chuck Winder for her seat. Through redistricting, Winder is now in McKague’s district.

“I feel confident that the cause of liberty will be well served by Sen, Chuck Winder, whom I will support to serve us in the Idaho State Senate,” McKague said.

Patrick Malloy still is filling in for McKague at the Statehouse. He was appointed acting state senator for District 20 on Jan. 23, while McKague took a temporary leave to take care of her husband who recently had surgery.

McKague said in her statement she intends to complete her term, which ends in December.