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Wisconsin U.S. House, District 2/Representantes de Wisconsin por el Distrito 2

Legislative Branch: U.S. CongressThe United States Congress consists of two bodies: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress is the law-making body. Congress also allocates federal spending through the budget and appropriation bills. Proposed laws (bills) can start in either the Senate or the House of Representatives. Both houses must pass a bill before sending it to the president for signature or veto. Congress can vote to override a veto.House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives currently consists of 435 members. The elected members are called either representatives or congresspersons. Members of the House represent the people in a state’s congressional district. Each congressional district has roughly the same number of residents. U.S. Census information is used to create the districts. The number of districts in each state depends on the state s population. Wisconsin has 8 representatives. Voters elect representatives to serve for a two-year term. There is no term limit.___PODER LEGISLATIVO: CONGRESO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS:El Congreso de los Estados Unidos consiste de dos cuerpos: la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado. El Congreso es el órgano legislativo. El Congreso también asigna el gasto federal a través del presupuesto y los proyectos de ley de asignación. Las leyes propuestas (proyectos de ley) pueden comenzar en el Senado o en la Cámara de Representantes. Ambas cámaras deben aprobar los proyectos de ley antes de enviarlos al presidente para su firma o veto. El Congreso puede votar para anular un veto.Cámara de RepresentantesLa Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos está formada actualmente por 435 miembros. Los miembros elegidos se llaman representantes o congresistas. Los miembros de la Cámara de Representantes representan a las personas en el distrito congresal de un estado. Cada distrito del Congreso tiene aproximadamente el mismo número de residentes. Para crear los distritos se utiliza la información obtenida del Censo de los Estados Unidos. La cantidad de distritos en cada estado depende de la población del estado. Wisconsin tiene 8 representantes. Los votantes eligen representantes para servir por un período de dos años. No hay límite de términos.Nota: Las respuestas de los candidatos que aparecen en español se tradujeron de las respuestas originales de los candidatos en inglés.

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    Erik Olsen
    (Rep)

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    Mark Pocan
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

Please describe your priorities for your term in office and your specific qualifications to effectively address those issues.

What, if anything, will you do to ensure equitable access to health care services, including reproductive health care (i.e. contraception, IVF and abortion) for Wisconsinites?

What measures, if any, would you propose to ensure the fair and humane treatment of immigrants and refugees while maintaining national security?

What policies, if any, would you support to promote a healthy economy and lower the cost of living for Wisconsinites?

What steps, if any, will you take to ensure that Wisconsin remains resilient to the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events and shifting agricultural conditions?

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Campaign Mailing Address 601 Sawyer Terrace, PO Box 5218
MADISON, WI 53705
Website http://olsenforliberty.com/
Campaign Twitter Handle @Erik_OlsenWI2
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Campaign Phone # 608-286-1073
Campaign Email info@pocanforcongress.com
Campaign Phone 608-286-1073
Campaign Mailing Address PO Box 327
Madison, WI 53701
Website http://www.pocanforcongress.com
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MarkPocan
Campaign Twitter Handle @MarkPocan
Education University of Wisconsin–Madison, BA
Personal Pronouns He / Him
My priority for another term in Congress is to continue to represent working people across Wisconsin and to be a leading progressive voice in the U.S. House of Representatives. Over the past few years, I have championed policies that prioritize working families and the 2nd congressional district in Wisconsin, such as advocating for universal healthcare, affordable housing, and workers' rights. I have been a steadfast supporter of social justice initiatives, including criminal justice reform, fighting for women’s rights and LGBTQI+ equality, and expanding voting rights. Serving on the Appropriations Committee, I have consistently pushed for funding that benefits our community, focusing on education, infrastructure, and social services. Unlike many of my colleagues, I am neither a lawyer nor a millionaire, but I will fight for the average person in all I do, ensuring their voices are heard in Washington.
I will continue to wholeheartedly support Medicare for All to ensure that every American has access to quality, affordable healthcare. I will also not stop fighting drug companies for price gouging patients and will reinforce existing Obamacare benefits for those who count on it. As a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus, I will fight to protect and expand access to reproductive health services, including contraception, IVF, and abortion. After the Supreme Court’s abominable decision to throw out 50 years of precedent by overturning Roe, I am more committed than ever to safeguarding these essential services and will work with my Congressional colleagues to protect and expand federal services that provide access to comprehensive healthcare.
I believe in a fair and humane immigration system that respects the dignity of all individuals while maintaining national security. I support comprehensive immigration reform that provides a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, protects DACA recipients, and ensures that asylum seekers are treated with compassion and respect. I will advocate for the end of family separations, fight for reunification, and support measures that improve the conditions in detention facilities. By investing in modernizing our immigration system and addressing the root causes of migration, we can create a more just and efficient process that upholds our values as a nation.
To promote a healthy economy and lower the cost of living, I will continue to support policies that increase wages, expand affordable housing, and reduce the burden of student loan debt. I have been a strong proponent of raising the minimum wage, investing in job training programs, and supporting small businesses. By advocating for fair trade policies and protecting workers' rights, we can ensure that our economy benefits everyone, not just the wealthy few. Additionally, I will push for measures that lower healthcare and prescription drug costs and fight corporate price gouging from raising costs on hard-working folks, making everyday expenses more manageable for Wisconsin families.
I am a proud supporter of efforts to combat climate change and will continue to pursue policies that reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy. Over the past few years, I have supported legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that advances clean energy technologies, improves energy efficiency, and protects our natural resources. I will continue to oppose efforts that increase fossil fuel consumption and support those that move our transportation, manufacturing, and building sectors toward more sustainable models. By securing funding for climate research and supporting initiatives that help our agricultural sector adapt to changing conditions, we can build a more resilient Wisconsin that can withstand the impacts of climate change.
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