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ICYMI: Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senate Candidate Jodi Habush Sinykin, and Wisconsin Seniors Hold Press Call on Anniversary of Social Security MADISON, Wis. — Today, champions for Social Security—Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, State Senate candidate Jodi Habush Sinykin, and a Wisconsinite from Senate […]

Underwhelming Primary Performance from “Underwhelming” Eric Hovde Hovde Outspent GOP Opponents 450:1; Still Lost 75,000 Votes MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Eric Hovde, who Republican operatives have referred to as “underwhelming,” and who Congressman Glenn Grothman said was running a “terrible campaign” lived up to his moniker and had an underwhelming performance in the GOP […]

Recap: Sen. Roys and Rep. McGuire Set the Stage for November: Eric Hovde Is An Out-of-Touch California Banker And ‘Walking Conflict of Interest’ MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Kelda Roys and Representative Tip McGuire held a press conference setting the stage for the general election in the U.S. Senate race, highlighting the litany of issues […]

Wisconsin Democrats Congratulate Rebecca Cooke MADISON, Wis. — Following Rebecca Cooke’s victory in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is excited to unite behind Rebecca Cooke tonight, and for the next three months we’re going to do everything in our power […]

Wisconsin Democrats on Tony Wied’s Primary Victory MADISON, Wis. — Following Tony Wied’s victory in the GOP primary in the 8th Congressional District, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Tony Wied’s victory in the 8th Congressional District primary tonight demonstrates the MAGA takeover of the GOP, a turn into full-on Trump-Vance weirdness […]

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 […]