2 days ago · The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as it tries to guide Democrats through Republican Donald Trump’s second presidency. ... Minnesota’s Ken Martin and Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler, are low-profile state party chairs with few obvious differences in how they would lead. Neither candidate is promising radical change.

3 days ago · Among the candidates vying to lead the Democratic National Committee is Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler, who has served as chair of the state Democratic Party since 2019. ... U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson got reelected in an otherwise positive year for Democrats in 2022, and Donald Trump carried the state last year, helping return him to the White House.

2 days ago · Ben Wikler, chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, joined Scripps News to share his vision for the future of the party after a disappointing election loss. ... President Donald Trump's order to suspend federal grants and loans could jeopardize billions of dollars in programs locally and statewide. Lawmakers call for Act 10 lawsuit recusals ...

3 days ago · Among the candidates vying to lead the Democratic National Committee is Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler, who has served as chair of the state Democratic Party since 2019. ... and Donald Trump carried the ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Seven sitting governors are throwing their support behind Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler's run for Democratic National Committee chair. ... twice won by President Donald Trump, has ...

Dec 1, 2024 · Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, said Sunday he has joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in...

Dec 3, 2024 · On the social media site X, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan said Wisconsin “did better against Trump & picking up (state legislature) seats than any state due to Ben.” A group calling itself “Friends of Ben” has assembled to support his …

Dec 1, 2024 · Ben Wikler, the Wisconsin Democratic chairman and a prolific party fund-raiser with deep connections in Washington, announced on Sunday that he was entering the race to lead the Democratic...

Dec 2, 2024 · If Trump succeeds in passing another gargantuan tax cut for the rich, it will be “a direct result of Republican investment in winning a Supreme Court majority in North Carolina,” Wikler said.

Dec 1, 2024 · The announcement comes as the Democratic Party seeks to rebuild after Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's loss to Donald Trump and J.D. Vance in the 2024 presidential election.