Peter William Barca

Democrat Representative of Wisconsin's 1st district

Representative
Wisconsin, district 1
May 4, 1993 - January 3, 1995

Congresses Served

House Terms

August 7, 1955 (69 years old)

Birthday

Served as the 14th Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue from 2019 to 2024 under Governor Tony Evers.
Is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2024 election, having previously represented the same district during the 103rd Congress (1993–1995).
Served nine terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly between 1985-1993 and 2009-2019, including a period as the Democratic floor leader from 2011 to 2017.
Worked as the Midwest Regional Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration during Bill Clinton’s presidency.
Began his career as a teacher for emotionally disturbed children and a team leader for students with special needs before becoming involved in politics.
Earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and an M.A. in public administration and educational administration from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Authored and passed legislation covering a wide range of issues including economic development, education, and environmental protection during his time in the state legislature.
Played a significant role in opposition to Governor Scott Walker’s “budget repair” bill, which sought to strip public employee unions of their collective bargaining rights.
Facilitated business and farm loans in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 pandemic through the federal CARES Act as Secretary of the Department of Revenue.
Was named president of the board of trustees of the Federation of Tax Administrators in 2023.
Married with two adult children and has a background that includes significant community involvement and leadership in economic development initiatives.