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ICYMI: Green Bay Democratic Candidates Hold Town Hall to Urge NO Vote on Constitutional Amendment Ballot Questions on August 13 Primary MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Eighth Congressional District Candidate Dr. Kristin Lyerly, state Senate Candidate Jamie Wall, and state Assembly Candidates Amaad Rivera Wagner, Christy Welch, and Ryan Spaude held a town hall in Green […]

Wisconsin Democrats on the Two-Year Anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act MADISON, Wis. — On the second anniversary of President Biden signing the CHIPS and Science Act into law, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “America is a country of innovators, builders, and makers, and we’ve been on a tear ever […]

Cha-Ching! Hovde Receives Check From Foreign Depositors Who Thank Him for Keeping Them Hidden MADISON, Wis. — Today, a check from the foreign banks and governments that prop up Eric Hovde’s bank was dropped off at the Hovde building to represent the millions of dollars they deposit into Hovde’s California bank. Picture of check from Hovde’s foreign depositors. Click […]

REMINDER: Bryan Steil Voted Against the CHIPS and Science Act That’s Creating Jobs in Southern Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow, the Badger State celebrates the two year anniversary of President Biden signing the CHIPS and Science Act into law. This bipartisan legislation brought huge investments in economic development home to south-central Wisconsin—but every single Wisconsin […]

ICYMI: Constitutional Amendment Questions on Wisconsin’s August Ballot Could Affect Child Care, Providers Warn MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Appleton Post-Crescent details how the two constitutional amendments on the August 13 primary ballot could negatively impact Wisconsin’s child care industry. If passed, these constitutional amendments would give Republican politicians in Madison— who turned Wisconsin’s Legislature […]

ROUND UP: WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Highlights Enthusiasm for Harris-Walz Ticket on MSNBC and CNN MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler appeared on MSNBC’s “The Last Word” to talk about the energy seen on the ground in western Wisconsin yesterday to elect Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim […]

Wisconsin Democrats on JD Vance’s Dismal Off-Broadway Debut in Eau Claire EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Following JD Vance’s appearance in western Wisconsin to play second fiddle to Vice President Harris and Governor Walz’s rally in Eau Claire, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Deputy Communications Director Haley McCoy released the following statement: “For a self-proclaimed ‘normal guy,’ JD Vance’s […]

Politifact Wisconsin: “True” That Eric Hovde Wants to Repeal the Affordable Care Act MADISON, Wis. —  Today, Politifact Wisconsin fact checked if Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act and kick millions off their health insurance. They found the claim is TRUE and that millions would lose their health insurance if Hovde […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome VP Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Eau Claire with her new running mate, Governor Tim Walz. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “The joy and positivity among the thousands of Wisconsinites ready to greet Vice President Kamala […]