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Suspicious Mail Received By Wisconsin Legislators

Oct 21, 2026, 3:37 AM•Dubuque, Iowa
Suspicious Mail Received By Wisconsin Legislators
TRI-STATES LOCAL WIRE • October 20, 2026

Authorities are investigating after Wisconsin 2nd District Congressman Mark Pocan’s Madison office received a suspicious piece of mail yesterday.

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  • SOURCE: Radio Dubuque Wire Dispatch
  • REPORTED: October 20, 2026
  • DETAILS: Authorities are investigating after Wisconsin 2nd District Congressman Mark Pocan’s Madison office r...

Authorities are investigating after Wisconsin 2nd District Congressman Mark Pocan’s Madison office received a suspicious piece of mail yesterday. Staff members flagged the unopened envelope, which closely resembled other questionable packages sent to offices across the country.

Hazmat crews responded to the scene and initial testing came back negative for hazardous materials. Wisconsin’s two U.S. senators also confirming their Milwaukee offices received suspicious mail containing unknown substances yesterday.

Official Attribution: Radio Dubuque Wire Coverage