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Wisconsin Democrats Welcome Vice President Harris Back to the Badger State MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Madison on Wednesday to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s investments promoting union job growth and apprenticeship programs, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is thrilled to […]

ICYMI: GOP Candidate Eric Hovde Says He’s a Uniter—but Donates to the MAGA Extreme MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, the Daily Beast detailed California bank owner Eric Hovde’s (R–Laguna Beach) long history of backing MAGA candidates, plans to speak alongside Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and support for right-wing policies like banning abortion and repealing the Affordable Care […]

Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Women for Biden-Harris, Welcome First Lady Jill Biden MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today as part of her tour launching Women for Biden-Harris, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statement: “Wisconsin women will play a pivotal role in reelecting President Biden and […]

WisDems Celebrate National Women’s History Month MADISON, Wis. — In honor of National Women’s History Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice-Chair Tricia Zunker and Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice-Chair Tricia Zunker: “Today marks the start of National Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the remarkable […]

ICYMI: California Bank Owner Eric Hovde Wants Everyone to Stop Talking About How He’s From California MADISON, Wis. — Today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) mistook a lake for the Pacific Ocean, insisting that everyone stop talking about his California ties. “If California bank owner Eric Hovde thinks sitting in a lake is going to […]

ICYMI: Wisconsin Media Coverage of Eric Hovde’s Abortion Record MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin Democrats and leaders throughout the state held press conferences calling out Republican Senate candidate and California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) for his record on abortion. Hovde said he supported overturning Roe v. Wade, is totally opposed to abortion,” and “opposed legalized […]

ICYMI: Wisconsin Democrats Call Out Eric Hovde’s Anti-Abortion Record in Green Bay, Madison, and Milwaukee MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Democrats throughout the state held press conferences highlighting California bank owner Eric Hovde’s record of opposing abortion rights and pushing to restrict Wisconsinites’ freedom to make their own medical decisions. In Green Bay, Dr. Kristin Lyerly and […]

ICYMI: Los Angeles Television Covers Local Bank Owner Eric Hovde’s Run for Senate MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Elex Michaelson from Fox Los Angeles ran a segment covering local California bank owner Eric Hovde’s run for Senate. Hovde has admitted that his “main business” is the $2.8 billion California bank that he owns, which is conveniently located […]

WisDems Statement on California Bank Owner Eric Hovde’s TV Ad MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement on Eric Hovde’s first TV ad and its omission of any mention of Wisconsin: “Wisconsinites shouldn’t be surprised that a $2.8 billion California bank owner trying to buy a […]