US Congress District 2 candidate: Mark Pocan
Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District includes the western portion of Rock County, along with Dane, Green, Iowa, Lafayette and portions of Sauk County. Incumbent Mark Pocan is running against challenger Douglas Alexander in a Democratic Party primary Aug. 11. There is no opponent in the Nov. 3 general election.
U.S. House of Representative for Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District
What would you like voters to know about you on a personal basis?
I’ve been serving the community at different levels of public service since 1991. From the Dane County Board of Supervisors to the Wisconsin State Assembly, and now the United States Congress, I’ve spent those years fighting for every single one of my constituents, whether they voted for me or not.
What special qualities do you bring to this position?
I’m currently the incumbent and have been serving for the last 14 years. I have the honor of serving on the prestigious House Appropriations Committee, where I help deliver resources to communit…