Mark Pocan
| Mark Pocan | ||
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| U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2013 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Predecessor | Tammy Baldwin (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Campaign $ | $1,143,296 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Wisconsin State Assembly | ||
| 1999-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1986 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 08/14/1964 | |
| Place of birth | Kenosha, WI | |
| Profession | Owner, Budget Signs and Specialties | |
| Net worth | $183,001 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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He was previously a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 78th District from 1999-2013. He won election to the U.S. House representing the 2nd Congressional District of Wisconsin in 2012.[1] Pocan also previously served on the Dane County Board of Supervisors from 1991-1996.
Biography
Pocan is the owner of Budget Signs and Specialties.
He is a member of a number of organizations, including 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, Action Wisconsin, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Clean Wisconsin, Colombia Support Network/Apartadó Sister City Organization, Midwest States Center, Painters and Allied Trades Union - American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), and Wisconsin Environmental Decade.[2]
In February 2012, the grassroots organization Democracy for America, founded by Howard Dean, named Pocan one of the top 10 progressive candidates in the 2012 U.S. House races.[3]
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2013-2014
Pocan serves on the following committees:[4]
- Committee on Budget
- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Job Creation, and Regulatory Affairs
- Subcommittee on Government Operations
Wisconsin State Assembly
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 Wisconsin legislative session, Pocan served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pocan served on these committees:
- Audit Committee
- Finance Committee (Chair)
- Audit Committee, Wisconsin State Legislature
- Finance Committee, Wisconsin State Legislature (Co-Chair)
- Employment Relations Committee, Wisconsin State Legislature
- Joint Legislative Council Committee, Wisconsin State Legislature
Elections
2012
Pocan sought election to represent Wisconsin's 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives in 2012.[5] He defeated Kelda Helen Roys, Matt Silverman, and Dennis Hall in the August 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Republican Chad Lee in the general election.[6][7]
| U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mark Pocan |
67.9% | 265,422 | |
| Republican | Chad Lee | 31.9% | 124,683 | |
| Independent | Joe Kopsick | 0% | 6 | |
| Miscellaneous | N/A | 0.2% | 787 | |
| Total Votes | 390,898 | |||
| Source: Wisconsin Government Accountability Board "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Pocan was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 78. He was unopposed in the September 14, 2010 primary election and in the general election on November 2, 2010.[8]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 78
Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Pocan(D)
|
3,243 | 99.6% | ||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-2 Contractual services purchased by executive branch agencies to be performed within the U.S. when available; exceptions re federal money and U.W. System
- AB-162 Invasive species and aquatic plants and animals: laws revised and new restrictions imposed; DNR authority, emergency * Rules Committee, noxious weeds, and solid waste disposal facility provisions
- AB-261 Soliciting purchase of goods or services by unsolicited delivery of a document that appears to be a check or money order payable to recipient prohibited; DATCP authority and forfeiture provisions
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Pocan is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Pocan raised a total of $1,143,296 during that time period. This information was last updated on April 5, 2013.[9]
| Mark Pocan's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | US House (Wisconsin, District 2) |  |
$1,143,296 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,143,296 | |||
2012
Pocan won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that re-election cycle, Pocan's campaign committee raised a total of $1,143,420 and spent $1,087,264.[10]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Wisconsin, 2nd District, 2012 - Mark Pocan Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,143,420 |
| Total Spent | $1,087,264 |
| Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $91,144 |
| Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $90,316 |
| Top contributors to Mark Pocan's campaign committee | |
| University of Wisconsin | $12,000 |
| American Assn for Justice | $11,500 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $11,000 |
| National Education Assn | $10,700 |
| Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund | $10,500 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Building Trade Unions | $79,000 |
| Public Sector Unions | $68,450 |
| Health Professionals | $55,450 |
| Retired | $48,100 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $41,600 |
2010
In 2010, Pocan received $15,710 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[11]
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Pocan's campaign in 2010 | |
| Capital Area Uniserv North | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin Pipe Trades | $500 |
| Wisconsin Health & Hospital Association | $500 |
| Service Employees Local 150 | $500 |
| Federation Of Teachers Local 212 | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $15,710 |
2008
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The top 5 donors to Pocan's 2008 campaign were professional and labor organizations:[12]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Managed Health Services Insurance Corp | $500 |
| Northwestern Mutual Life | $500 |
| Sprinkler Fitters Local 183 | $500 |
| School Administrators Alliance | $500 |
| WI Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Assoc | $500 |
Analysis
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Pocan missed 0 of 96 roll call votes from January 2013 to April 2013. This amounts to 0%, which is better than the median of 2.1% among current congressional representatives as of April 2013.[13]
Net worth
2011
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, the median net worth of freshman members of the 113th U.S. Congress at the end of 2011 was $1,066,515.[14] Pocan's net worth was between $66,003 and $299,999, making him the 339th wealthiest member of Congress.[15] The median net worth of Democratic congressional members is $990,508, a 12.7% increase over 2010.[14]
Recent news
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- U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan's husband receives House Spouse ID - Wisconsin Gazette
- Pocan adjusting to life as a member of Congress - Washington Blade
- In a first, husband of gay Rep. Mark Pocan is issued federal spouse ID ... - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)
- Social Security doesn't add to the federal deficit, US Rep. Mark Pocan says - PolitiFact
- Mark Pocan drafts constitutional amendment to establish the right to vote - La Crosse Tribune
- Pocan pushes for voter protection - Wisconsin Radio Network - Wisconsin Radio Network
- John Nichols: Sequester pain cuts deeper than flight delays - Capital Times
- Wisconsin reps oppose part of dairy support plan - Walworth County Today
- US House Issues First-Ever 'Spousal ID' to Partner of Openly Homosexual ... - Christian News Network
- Art Is Hard: Democratic Rep. Unleashes Weakest Chart Ever To Grace House ... - Mediaite
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- Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Pocan's Freedom Speaks profile
- Representative Pocan's blog, last entry February 2012
- Meet Mark Pocan, the Original ALEC Spy, Molly Redden, The New Republic, July 25, 2012 | 9:05
References
- ↑ Politico "2012 House Race Results"
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Pocan
- ↑ Huffington Post "Democracy For America Names Top 10 Progressive House Candidates For 2012," February 16, 2012
- ↑ CQ.com, House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress
- ↑ Wisconsin State Journal "State Reps. Kelda Helen Roys, Mark Pocan to run for Congress," September 7, 2011
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board "Candidates registered by office," Accessed June 10, 2012
- ↑ WISN "Primary Results"
- ↑ Official GAB primary results
- ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Mark Pocan," Accessed April 5, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Pocan Campaign Contributions," Accessed February 26, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
- ↑ GovTrack, "Pocan," Accessed April 11, 2013
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Opensecrets.org "Millionaire Freshmen Make Congress Even Wealthier" Accessed January 21, 2013
- ↑ Opensecrets.org "Pocan" Accessed January 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Tammy Baldwin (D) |
U.S. House of Representatives - Wisconsin, 2nd District 2013-Present |
Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 78 1998–2013 |
Succeeded by Brett Hulsey (D) |
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- Former member, Wisconsin State Assembly
- 2010 unopposed
- House of Representatives candidate, 2010
- Wisconsin
- 2010 candidate
- Democratic Party
- 2010 incumbent
- 2010 winner
- 113th Congress
- 2012 challenger
- U.S. House candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (winner)
- 2012 open seat
- State House incumbent retired, 2012
- State House running for U.S. House, 2012
- Current member, U.S. House
- U.S. House, Wisconsin
