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WisDems Welcome President Biden Back To The Badger State MADISON, Wis. — In response to President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “We were thrilled to welcome President Biden back to Wisconsin today to discuss how his economic agenda is delivering real results for our […]

WisDems Statement on President Joe Biden’s Visit to Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement on the announcement of President Joe Biden’s visit to Wisconsin next week: “President Biden has led our nation through the creation of 12.1 million jobs, and understands, in his bones, how working people […]

Dan Kelly Has Nothing to Worry About MADISON, Wis. — Dan Kelly continues to add to the chaos unraveling between the two GOP-backed candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court, this time by refusing to commit to endorsing Jennifer Dorow should Dorow make it through the February primary. Kelly’s rationale? He can’t risk endorsing the next Brian Hagedorn—an otherwise […]

WisDems Honor Black History Month MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Black History Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler and Vice Chair Felesia Martin released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin: “Each February, we are proud to celebrate Black History Month and honor the Black luminaries who have […]

What We Learned This Month About the Far-Right Candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court MADISON, Wis. — While the far-right candidates in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court have been careful about getting too specific on the issues, new reporting this month provided some clarity into how the two Republican-backed candidates might come down on critical […]

ICYMI: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election is 2023’s Most Important Race MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the New York Times profiled Wisconsin’s 2023 Supreme Court race, highlighting the stakes of the election that will determine the court’s ideological balance—and very likely decide the future of reproductive freedom in Wisconsin, the fate of the GOP’s hyperpartisan gerrymander, and other critical […]

Jennifer Dorow Endorsed By Extreme Anti-Abortion Group MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Jennifer Dorow won the endorsement of Wisconsin Right to Life, one of the state’s leading anti-abortion groups. As noted on their website, Wisconsin Right To Life “endorses candidates who have pledged to champion pro-life values and stand with Wisconsin Right to Life’s […]

WisDems Statement on Governor Evers’ Fifth State of the State Address MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement celebrating Governor Tony Evers’ 2023 State of the State Address: “Tonight, in his fifth State of the State address—the first of his second term—Governor Evers spoke to the remarkable progress […]

WisDems Statement on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement commemorating the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade: “On Sunday, we mark the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, recognizing a constitutional right to access abortion—guaranteed by […]