Assembly Democrats elected former Congressman Peter Barca to be minority leader today.
Barca, who represents a district that includes Kenosha, was a member of the Assembly from 1984 to 1992, after which he represented the area in Congress for one term. He ran for Assembly again and was elected in 2008.
In addition, the Dems elected Rep. Donna Seidel (Wausau) to be assistant minority leader, Rep. Kelda Helen Roys (Madison Northside) to be caucus chairperson, and Rep. Fred Clark (Baraboo) to be assistant caucus chairperson.
