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Eric Hovde Would Let States Ban Certain Forms of Contraception MADISON, Wis. — Today, the U.S. Senate will vote on the Right to Contraception Act, a Tammy Baldwin-backed bill which would protect the right of women across the country to access contraception. Meanwhile, Eric Hovde would let states ban certain forms of contraception and refuses to protect […]

Wisconsin Democrats on Donald Trump Jr. and Tony Wied MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Donald Trump Jr.’s visit to Green Bay tonight to stump for Trump-endorsed Tony Wied, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement: “Flying Donald Trump Jr. into Green Bay makes it plain that Tony Wied is running to be […]

Wisconsin Democrats on Charging of Former Trump Aides “During a radio interview in 2017, Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde said that Native Americans have high alcoholism and depression rates because of their ‘quasi-socialist system’ of government.” MADISON, Wis. — Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul filed felony charges against three former aides to the Trump campaign […]

ICYMI: Eric Hovde Belittles Native American Communities “During a radio interview in 2017, Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde said that Native Americans have high alcoholism and depression rates because of their ‘quasi-socialist system’ of government.” MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Heartland Signal reported on recently uncovered comments from Eric Hovde disparaging Native American communities. In these comments, Hovde insults […]

ICYMI: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to Deliver Keynote Address at WisDems 2024 State Convention MADISON, Wis. — Last week, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as its keynote speaker at the 2024 WisDems State Convention in Milwaukee. Governor Pritzker will join WisDems’ special guest,  Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison to […]

Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Pride Month MADISON, Wis. — In celebration of Pride Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Today, Wisconsin celebrates the first day of Pride Month, and we at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are proud to honor the powerful history and resiliency of the LGBTQ+ community—both in Wisconsin and […]

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome First Lady Jill Biden Back to Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Milwaukee today to attend Festa Italiana, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “It’s an honor to have Dr. Jill Biden—our country’s first Italian-American First Lady—back in Wisconsin to celebrate the diverse […]

VIDEO RECAP: Rep. Francesca Hong Responds to Eric Hovde Saying Single Parents Lack “Morals and Ethics” MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin hosted a press call with state Rep. Francesca Hong responding to recently uncovered comments from Eric Hovde where he insulted single parents, saying that growing up in a single parent home puts kids on […]

Gov. JB Pritzker to Deliver WisDems State Convention Keynote Address MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as the keynote speaker at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Gov. Pritzker will address delegates during the convention’s main session the evening of […]