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Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate the Life of President Jimmy Carter MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement following the passing of President Jimmy Carter: “President Jimmy Carter was a visionary leader and a singularly good person, and his remarkable lifetime of service—from Plains, Georgia to the White House and […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Madison School Shooting MADISON, Wis. — Following news of a mass shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “This is a devastating day for Madison, for Wisconsin, and for our country. This senseless act of gun […]

ICYMI: Another Trump Trade War Will Cost Wisconsin Farmers—and Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel detailed how Wisconsin farmers, still hurting from Donald Trump’s first trade war, stand to lose billions under Trump’s promise of sky-high tariffs and a new-and-improved trade war with Mexico, Canada, and China. In his first term, Donald Trump cost […]

Wisconsin Democrats on Restoration of Collective Bargaining Rights MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on today’s restoration of bargaining rights for public employees in Wisconsin: “Today’s ruling marks an important victory for working people in Wisconsin, and affirms what’s long been clear—Scott Walker’s attack on public employees was […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Endorses Dr. Jill Underly for Reelection as Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement announcing the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Administrative Committee’s vote to endorse Dr. Jill Underly for reelection as Superintendent of Public Instruction: “A lifelong educator, Dr. Jill […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Endorses Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Administrative Committee voted to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for Wisconsin Supreme Court. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Now more than ever, our democracy needs ardent defenders […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces Sarah Abel as Executive Director MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler announced Sarah Abel as Executive Director. During the 2024 cycle, Abel served as the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Deputy Executive Director.  Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement. “The Democratic Party […]

Wisconsin Dairy Farmer: Dairy Farming Will Collapse In “Big, Nasty, Ugly Way” Under Donald Trump’s Promise of Mass Deportations MADISON, Wis. — As Donald Trump confirmed on Monday his plan to carry out “mass deportations” and upend the lives of millions of families across the country, Wisconsin dairy farmers, industry executives, and immigrant advocates are warning of […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Honors Former State Rep. Fred Kessler MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement following news of the passing of former Assemblyman Fred Kessler: “Fred Kessler spent his life in service to the state of Wisconsin. From his terms in the state legislature to his time […]