Mark Pocan
Mark William Pocan (/ˈpoʊkæn/; born August 14, 1964) is an American politician and businessman. He is the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district since 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party, Pocan is Co-Chair of both the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus.
Mark Pocan | |
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| Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus | |
| Assumed office May 23, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Keith Ellison |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Tammy Baldwin |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 78th district | |
| In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Tammy Baldwin |
| Succeeded by | Brett Hulsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 14, 1964 Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Philip Frank (m. 2006) |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison (BA) |
| Website | House website |
From 1999 to 2013 he was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]
In January 2020, Pocan endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for President.[3]
Mark Pocan Media
Pocan at the 2012 Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools banquet
Confront Corruption Defend Democracy rally, Lafayette Park
References
- ↑ "Mark Pocan wins Madison-area US House race, keeping Baldwin's vacated seat with Democrats". chron.com. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
- ↑ Conklin, Melanie (December 13, 2006), "Gay Legislator's Marriage Is About Being A Couple", Wisconsin State Journal, retrieved March 12, 2008
- ↑ "Rep. Mark Pocan announces he's endorsing Bernie Sanders in Wisconsin primary". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. January 16, 2020.
Other websites
- Congressman Mark Pocan official U.S. House website
- Mark Pocan for Congress
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
- Meet Mark Pocan, the Original ALEC Spy, Molly Redden, The New Republic, July 25, 2012
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