Washington– Upon the Wisconsin 2^nd Congressional District Race being called for Mark Pocan, Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement:

“Congressman-elect Pocan has a remarkable record of public service and is the perfect person to represent the district following Tammy Baldwin. We have no doubt that Congressman-elect Pocan will be a leader among his colleagues in fighting for full equality for all citizens and we look forward to working with him in the years to come.”

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.