MADISON, WI - If you are covering Peter Barca’s announcement of his candidacy in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming:

“After desperately rummaging through their attic to find a candidate to run against Congressman Bryan Steil, Wisconsin Democrats are restoring to yet another career politician with an abysmal record. From his support for sanctuary cities to the inflationary policies of the Biden Administration, Peter Barca is out-of-touch and unconcerned with the needs of working families in Wisconsin.” — WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher