Janesville native and Congressman Bryan Steil will have a little competition for his 1st Congressional District seat.

Peter Barca has thrown his hat in the ring and will challenge Steil in his bid for a fourth term representing the district.

Barca is a veteran of Wisconsin politics and was elected to the state Assembly five times before winning a special election to Congress in 1992, he then again served in the Assembly beginning in 2008, taking leadership roles with both Democratic majorities and minorities.

He’s the first big name Democrat to enter the race in what is viewed as a competitive district. The primary will be held in August.