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Wisconsin Democrats on Donald Trump Endorsing Derrick Van Orden MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump endorsing Wisconsin’s most disappointing congressman for reelection, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s early endorsement of Derrick Van Orden should be a red warning sign for the House GOP that their razor thin majority […]

ICYMI: Wisconsin Democrats Introduce the Abortion Rights Restoration Act MADISON, Wis. — On Wednesday, Wisconsin legislative Democrats launched a new bill to protect Wisconsinites from losing access to life-saving reproductive health care. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Wisconsin Republicans invoked an 1849 criminal abortion ban, which does not include exceptions for rape, incest, or health of […]

THE PICK IS IN: Ron Johnson is “Mr. Irresponsible” MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, a new “Mr. Irrelevant” will be crowned in Green Bay at the end of the NFL Draft. The nickname is reserved for the player selected last in the draft, setting him apart from all the NFL hopefuls that came before. But […]

Where in the World is the Wisconsin GOP? MADISON, Wis. — As Donald Trump takes a wrecking ball to the federal government, tanks the economy, and raises prices on working families, Wisconsin Republicans have spent this month’s congressional recess playing hide-and-seek with their own constituents, skipping out on town halls and avoiding accountability for their […]

Why Doesn’t Robin Vos Want New Moms and Babies to Have Health Care? MADISON, Wis. — With the Wisconsin State Senate today passing a bill with overwhelming support to extend Medicaid coverage for new moms and babies for a full year after birth, professional stick in the mud Robin Vos is once again the sole obstacle standing […]

Wisconsin Democrats Announce 2025 State Convention MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced its 2025 State Convention—Road to 2026. The 2025 WisDems State Convention will be hosted in the Wisconsin Dells on June 14th and 15th at the Chula Vista Resort. Wisconsin Democrats will gather in the Wisconsin Dells to attend trainings […]

WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Announces He Won’t Run for Reelection MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler announced in a letter to Wisconsin Democrats that he would not seek reelection to a fourth term as Chair of the state party. His current term concludes this June.  All Democratic Party of Wisconsin […]

ROUND UP: Wisconsinites Call Out WI GOP In ‘Hands Off’ Protests MADISON, Wis. — Thousands of Wisconsinites took to the streets on Saturday to protest the Trump Administration’s reckless moves to slash funding and lay off federal employees—and to call out their Republican representatives for rolling over and letting it happen. Wisconsinites made it known […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Dr. Jill Underly’s Reelection Victory MADISON, Wis. — Following Dr. Jill Underly’s reelection as Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “With her steadfast commitment to Wisconsin’s kids, educators, and public schools, Dr. Jill Underly richly earned her reelection victory tonight. Jill […]