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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 […]

Dear fellow Wisconsin Democrats, It’s been the honor of my life to serve as your Chair.  Our state party is now in extraordinarily strong shape, we have secured a pro-democracy Supreme Court majority for at least the next two years, and Democrats are poised to win a trifecta in 2026.  Now is the right time […]

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 […]

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Congratulates Justice-Elect Susan Crawford MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement congratulating Justice-elect Susan Crawford on her election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court: “Susan Crawford’s victory over Brad Schimel, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump is a resounding message from voters that Wisconsin believes in freedom, […]

Knee Pad Brad Suits Up for Opening Day MADISON, Wis. — Catchers aren’t the only ones strapping on the knee pads this Opening Day. Here in Wisconsin, Knee Pad Brad Schimel has already been putting in extra innings to glove campaign cash from Elon Musk. That’s why today, ahead of the Brewers home opener, fans […]