Mark Pocan

Democrat Representative of Wisconsin's 2nd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

August 14, 1964 (60 years old)

Birthday

Serving as U.S. representative since 2013
Previously served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1999 to 2013
Co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and chair emeritus of the Congressional Progressive Caucus
Businessman who owns a printing company
Member of the AFL–CIO
Attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earning a bachelor's degree in journalism
Has been active in politics since college, initially elected to the Dane County Board of Supervisors
Known for progressive political positions, including corrections reform, education funding, and opposition to privatization
Served on several committees in the Wisconsin State Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives, including the Joint Finance Committee and Committee on Appropriations
Actively involved in various caucuses, including the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Veterinary Medicine Caucus, and Congressional Animal Protection Caucus
Advocated for reducing U.S. military spending and opposed U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen
Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and supported legislation to remove U.S. troops from Syria
Openly gay and has been active in the LGBT community, partly spurred by a personal incident of violence after college
Married to Philip Frank since 2006
Has received numerous awards and honors for his service and leadership
Endorsed Bernie Sanders for president in 2020 and has been involved in efforts to block arms sales to Israel