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Mark
Pocan

Mark Pocan is the incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District, serving since 2013.

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Background

Mark Pocan is the Democratic U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District, a seat he has held since 2013. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1982 and earned a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1986. 1/)4

Before entering Congress, Pocan was a small-business owner beginning in 1986. He previously served on the Dane County Board of Supervisors from 1991 to 1996 and in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1999 to 2013. He currently resides in the Town of Vermont, Wisconsin. 1/)24

The Federal Election Commission lists Pocan as an incumbent candidate for the 2026 House election in Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District. He has been endorsed by organizations including MoveOn and the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund for the 2026 cycle. 10912

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Wisconsin
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District
Website
pocanforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    news
    Pocan and Rep. Don Bacon introduce bipartisan resolution recognizing National PrEP Day

    Pocan and Republican Rep. Don Bacon introduced a resolution recognizing October 10 as National PrEP Day and promoting access to HIV-prevention medication.

    Press Release: Pocan and Bacon Introduce Resolution ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    news
    Pocan, Baldwin, Evers, and Moore release joint statement condemning SNAP cuts and UW layoffs in Republican budget bill

    Pocan joined U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Gov. Tony Evers, and Rep. Gwen Moore in releasing a joint statement criticizing SNAP cuts and University of Wisconsin layoffs resulting from the Republican budget bill.

    U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Gov. Evers, U.S. Reps. Moore and Pocan: Release joint statement on SNAP cuts and UW layoffs from Republican budget bill · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    Pocan and Quigley lead 41 House members calling for release of Palestinian medical workers

    Pocan and Rep. Quigley led a letter signed by 41 House members demanding the release of Palestinian medical workers.

    Press Release: Pocan, Quigley Lead 41 House Members in Call for Release of Palestinian Medical Workers | Stock News · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 6
    news
    Pocan joins colleagues introducing Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act to block national voucher scheme

    Pocan joined Reps. Gwen Moore, Suzanne Bonamici, Maxwell Frost, and Adelita Grijalva in introducing H.R. 9289, the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act, which sponsors said would repeal the voucher provision in H.R. 1.

    Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Blast Regulations Paving the Way for National Voucher Scheme · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 2
    news
    Pocan and Schakowsky lead 71 House members urging continued prescription-drug importation

    Pocan and Rep. Jan Schakowsky led a letter signed by 71 House members calling on federal agencies to continue allowing Americans to import genuine, non-controlled prescription medicines from abroad.

    Schakowsky, Pocan Lead 71 Members Calling for Continued ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 2
    filing
    Pocan introduces H.R. 10595, the Stop Wall Street Looting Act

    Representative Mark Pocan introduced H.R. 10595, the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, in the House of Representatives.

    Representative Mark Pocan introduces H.R. 10595 · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 1
    endorsement
    Center Action Fund lists Pocan among 2026 midterm general-election endorsements

    The Center Action Fund's general-election endorsement page listed Pocan for WI-02. The listing does not establish the precise timing or details of the endorsement announcement.

    2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 27
    filing
    Pocan listed as only candidate on WI-02 ballot; effectively unopposed in 2026 general election

    ChamberLight's district race page listed Pocan as the sole candidate on the ballot for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District, with two filings noted. Subsequent reporting confirmed he faced no Republican opponent.

    Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District: 2026 election · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 22
    news
    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Wisconsin DC lawmakers calling to pause BECI power-line project

    The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on September 22 that Pocan and other Wisconsin federal lawmakers were urging a slowdown in the BECI transmission-line approval process.

    Wisconsin DC lawmakers call for putting the brakes on BECI power line · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 16
    news
    Pocan signs letter criticizing compressed public-feedback timeline for BECI power-line project

    Pocan was among Wisconsin lawmakers who sent a September 16 letter calling for a pause in the proposed BECI transmission-line process, arguing the timeline did not match the scale of the project's impact on communities and landowners.

    Wisconsin DC lawmakers call for putting the brakes on BECI power line · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • AFA-CWA union
    Listed Pocan (WI-02) under its 2026 House endorsements; no announcement date shown. afacwa.org
  • Population Connection Action Fund organization
    Listed among 2026 House endorsements; page updated October 7, 2026 but no specific announcement date given. populationconnectionaction.org
  • Center Action Fund organization
    Listed in 2026 midterm general-election endorsements; page updated October 5, 2026 but no specific announcement date given. centeractionfund.org
  • Wisconsin State AFL-CIO union
    Listed Pocan in its 2026 fall election endorsed candidates slate; no specific announcement date given. wisaflcio.org
  • MoveOn organization
    Endorsement page dated September 21, 2026 (updated October 2) endorses Pocan for reelection. front.moveon.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • Our Revolution organization
    Endorsement page dated August 2, 2026 endorses Pocan for reelection in Wisconsin's 2nd District. ourrevolution.com · Aug 2, 2026
  • Fair Wisconsin PAC organization
    First round of 2026 midterm endorsements included Pocan for Congressional District 2. wispolitics.com · Jun 1, 2026
  • LGBTQ+ Victory Fund organization
    Included Pocan in its 2026 endorsements as part of a release covering 43 new candidates. victoryfund.org · Feb 26, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$815K
Spent
$933K
Cash on hand
$884K

As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2WI02124(opens in a new tab)

Sources 24

  1. [1] Issues | Congressman Mark Pocan(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Press Release: Pocan and Bacon Introduce Resolution ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Gov. Evers, U.S. Reps. Moore and Pocan: Release joint statement on SNAP cuts and UW layoffs from Republican budget bill(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] 2026 Fall Election Endorsed Candidates - Wisconsin State AFL-CIO(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Blast Regulations Paving the Way for National Voucher Scheme(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  7. [7] Press Release: Pocan, Quigley Lead 41 House Members in Call for Release of Palestinian Medical Workers | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  8. [8] Representative Mark Pocan introduces H.R. 10595(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  9. [9] Schakowsky, Pocan Lead 71 Members Calling for Continued ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  10. [10] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  11. [11] 2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  12. [12] Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District: 2026 election(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  13. [13] Wisconsin DC lawmakers call for putting the brakes on BECI power line(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  14. [14] Mark Pocan : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  15. [15] Mark Pocan — 2026 Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District Election | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  16. [16] Mark Pocan for Congress in Wisconsin's 2nd District(opens in a new tab) Aug 2, 2026
  17. [17] US Congress District 2 candidate: Mark Pocan(opens in a new tab) Jul 28, 2026
  18. [18] Fair Wisconsin PAC: Issues first round of endorsements in the 2026 Midterms(opens in a new tab) Jun 1, 2026
  19. [19] LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorses 43 new candidates in February ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 26, 2026
  20. [20] Education - Congressman Mark Pocan(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2022
  21. [21] Healthcare(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2022
  22. [22] National Security and Veterans(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2022
  23. [23] Pocan Votes to Protect the Right to Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2021
  24. [24] Following Trip to Southern Border, Pocan to Introduce Legislation that Would Abolish ICE(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2018
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