Mark Pocan
United States Congressman from Wisconsin
Mark William Pocan ( 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, Pocan represented Wisconsin's 78th Assembly district in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He succeeded Tammy Baldwin in the Assembly and later succeeded her in the U.S. House of Representatives after Baldwin was elected to the U.S. Senate.
Early life and education
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.
Early career
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.
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