MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — State Revenue Secretary Peter Barca is giving up the job for a possible run in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District.
Barca, a Democrat, recently announced that he will step down from his role with the Department of Revenue in April and says he is “strongly” considering a congressional campaign.
Barca previously served in congress in the 1st district in the early 90s. The 68 year old Kenosha native ended up losing to Republican Mark Neuman in 1995 and since then, the seat has been held by Republicans.
Bryan Steil of Janesville currently represents the 1st district.
Barca also served in the State Assembly from 1984 to 1993 and again in 2009 until 2019.
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