Pocan, Mark, 1964-

POCAN, Mark, a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wis., August 14, 1964; graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School, Kenosha, Wis., 1982; B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis., 1986; businessman; member of the Dane County, Wis., board of supervisors, 1991-1996; member of the Wisconsin state assembly, 1999-2013; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Thirteenth and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2013-present).

<p>Congressman Mark Pocan was sworn in as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s second congressional district in 2013 following 14 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly. A small business owner, union member, and lifelong advocate for progressive causes, Rep. Pocan is committed to using his life experience to fight for policies that promote economic and social justice and support the families of south central Wisconsin.</p>

<p>In the 117th Congress, he serves on the House Appropriations Committee where he sits on the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee; the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee; and the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee. He also serves on the House Education and Labor Committee and the Joint Economic Committee.</p>

<p>Mark William Pocan (/ˈpoʊkæn/ POH-kan; born August 14, 1964) is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. Representative from Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district since 2013. The district is based in the state capital, Madison. A member of the Democratic Party, Pocan is co-Chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. From 1999 to 2013 he served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 78th district, succeeding Tammy Baldwin there, whom he also replaced in the House when Baldwin was elected to the Senate.</p>

<p>Pocan was born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He graduated from Harvey Elementary School, Washington Junior High School, and Mary D. Bradford High School in 1982 where he was elected senior class president. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earning a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1986.</p>

<p>Shortly after graduating, Pocan opened up his own small business, a printing company named Budget Signs & Specialties, which he continues to own and run as of 2012. He is a member of the AFL-CIO, which he joined as a small business owner.</p>

<p><b>RACES</b>
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<li> 01/28/2021 US House Appropriations Committee Majority Members Won 3.22% (-2.65%)</li>
<li> 11/03/2020 WI District 02 Won 69.67% (+39.42%)</li>
<li> 08/11/2020 WI District 02 - D Primary Won 99.60% (+99.19%)</li>
<li> 01/03/2019 US House Appropriations Committee Majority Members Won 2.59% (-3.67%)</li>
<li> 11/06/2018 WI District 02 Won 97.42% (+94.86%)</li>
<li> 08/14/2018 WI District 02 - D Primary Won 99.69% (+99.37%)</li>
<li> 11/08/2016 WI District 02 Won 68.72% (+37.56%)</li>
<li> 08/09/2016 WI District 02 - D Primary Won 99.45% (+98.90%)</li>
<li> 11/04/2014 WI - District 02 Won 68.40% (+36.89%)</li>
<li> 08/12/2014 WI - District 02 - D Primary Won 99.59% (+99.18%)</li>
<li> 11/06/2012 WI - District 02 Won 67.90% (+36.00%)</li>
<li> 08/14/2012 WI - District 02 - D Primary Won 72.16% (+50.30%)</li>
<li> 11/02/2010 WI State Assembly 78 Won 98.94% (+97.87%)</li>
<li> 11/04/2008 WI State Assembly 78 Won 99.38% (+98.76%)</li>
<li> 11/07/2006 WI State Assembly 78 Won 98.84% (+97.68%)</li>
<li> 11/02/2004 WI State Assembly 78 Won 83.37% (+66.74%)</li>
<li> 11/05/2002 WI State Assembly 78 Won 98.78% (+97.57%)</li>
<li> 11/07/2000 WI State Assembly 78 Won 80.70% (+61.73%)</li>
<li> 11/03/1998 WI State Assembly 78 Won 92.68% (+85.35%)</li>
<li> 09/08/1998 WI State Assembly 78 - D Primary Won 53.72% (+24.08%)</li>
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<p><b>SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN</b>
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<li> 08/09/2022 WI US Senate - D Primary ???</li>
<li> 03/16/2021 US Administrator of the Small Business Administration Lost 0.00% (-82.65%)</li>
<li> 08/09/2016 WI US Senate - D Primary Lost 0.00% (-90.13%)</li>
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