DOR Secretary Peter Barca
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A long-time Wisconsin Democratic politician is running for Congress.
Peter Barca is challenging Republican Congressman Bryan Steil in his bid for a fourth term representing the 1st Congressional District.
Barca is a veteran of Wisconsin politics and his announcement was not unexpected, after he recently resigned as state Revenue Secretary.
Barca was elected to the state Assembly five times before winning a special election to Congress in 1992. He lost to Republican Mark Neuman in 1994. He again served in the Assembly beginning in 2008, taking leadership roles with both Democratic majorities and minorities.
Barca was one of Governor Tony Evers’ first cabinet appointments upon his election in 2018.
He’s the first big name Democrat to enter the race in what is viewed as a competitive district.
The primary will be held in August.
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