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U.S. House · WI-02 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Mark Pocan

Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District

Congressman and former Wisconsin legislator with a union printing business background, focused on healthcare, labor rights and equality.

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DistrictWI-02
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Mark stands.

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Universal healthcare and coverage

  • Support Medicare for All and strengthen the Affordable Care Act while preserving coverage for preexisting conditions

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Education access and affordability

  • Expand universal preschool, improve classrooms and special education, and allow federal student loan refinancing

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Clean energy and water

  • Invest in clean energy research and efficient technology while protecting Wisconsin habitats, lakes and waterways

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LGBTQ rights and equality

  • Pass the Equality Act, prevent campus harassment and restore benefits for service members discharged over sexuality

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Wages and union rights

  • Raise the federal minimum wage and enact the PRO Act to strengthen workers’ ability to organize and bargain

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Voting access and protections

  • Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and Freedom to Vote Act, and affirm voting rights in the Constitution

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2013-present

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents Wisconsin’s 2nd District.

  2. 1999-2013

    Experience

    Wisconsin Assembly member

    Served 14 years in the state legislature.

  3. 1991-1996

    Experience

    Dane County supervisor

    Served on the county board.

  4. 1986

    Experience

    UW-Madison bachelor’s degree

    Completed a bachelor’s degree.

  5. 2024

    Accomplishment

    PFAS research equipment funding

    Helped secure $963,000 for UW-Madison analytical equipment supporting PFAS research.

  • Experience

    Union printing business owner

    Owned a small printing business.

  • Experience

    Equality Caucus co-chair

    Co-leads the congressional caucus.

  • Experience

    Labor Caucus co-chair

    Co-leads the congressional caucus.

  • Experience

    Progressive Caucus chair emeritus

    Holds the emeritus leadership role.

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