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Wisconsin Democrats on Failure of GOP Power Grab MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, Wisconsin voters rejected yet another attempt by Republican politicians in Madison to grab power for themselves, this time by pushing risky and misleading amendments to Wisconsin’s Constitution. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Tonight, voters had the final say. Wisconsinites […]

Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senate Candidate Jodi Habush Sinykin, and Concerned Constituents Hold Press Call on Anniversary of Social Security MADISON, Wis. — This morning, before becoming the GOP nominee for Senate, Eric Hovde went on a conservative podcast to promote a conspiracy theory that the deaths of Freddie […]

ICYMI: Rep. Hong, First Responders Gather in Madison, Mayor Reynolds and Elected Leaders Gather in La Crosse to Encourage a No Vote on August Primary Ballot Questions  MADISON, Wis. — Today in Madison, State Representative Francesca Hong and first responders gathered outside the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin headquarters to discuss the negative impacts the […]

ROUND-UP: Wisconsinites, Distrustful of GOP Legislature, Urge No Vote on August 13 Ballot Questions MADISON, Wis. — Over the last few weeks, Wisconsinites from across the Badger State have written to their local newspapers to urge fellow voters to vote ‘NO’ on tomorrow’s ballot. If passed, these constitutional amendments would give Republican politicians in Madison—who […]

ICYMI: WOW Democrats Urge “No” Vote on Constitutional Amendment Ballot Questions MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, State Representative Deb Andraca, State Senate candidate Jodi Habush Sinykin and Assembly candidate Dana Glasstein held a town hall in Cedarburg encouraging Wisconsinites to vote ‘NO’ on the two constitutional amendment questions appearing on the August 13 primary ballot. […]

RADIO ROUND UP: This Week’s Right-Wing Talk Radio Lowlights MADISON, Wis. — Welcome to Radio Round Up, the new weekly newsletter from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin rounding up the wildest and weirdest things Republican politicians said on right-wing talk radio over the last seven days. Assembly candidate Elijah Behnke launches broadsides against fellow Republican […]

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 […]