Ben Wikler

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Third Anniversary of American Rescue Plan

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

MAGA Wisconsin GOP Pushed to Restrict IVF Access, Reproductive Freedom

Democrats Optimistic About New Voting Maps

'This is a sea change in Wisconsin politics.'

Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts

New state legislative maps means races are the fairest and most wide open in 12 years.

Wisconsin Democrats Announce 2024 State Convention

Wisconsin Democrats on Enactment of New Legislative Maps

Biden Jobs Boom Keeps Boosting Wisconsin

Wisconsin Democrats Celebrate Black History Month

Democrats Crushing GOP in Fundraising

A 4-1 edge for state Democratic party last year, the biggest ever. And they have Scott Walker and Republicans to thank.

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome President Biden to Superior

Wisconsin Democrats Applaud Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

2024 Political Calendar Is Jam Packed

Lots of deadlines and dates culminating in presidential election where Wisconsin's vote could be crucial.

Wisconsin Democrats on the Passing of Senator Herb Kohl

Wisconsin Democrats Renew Call for Removal of Bob Spindell

Schimel Could Be Potent Supreme Court Candidate

He's run up big election totals in key counties and statewide running for attorney general.

Former Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court

Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.

Wisconsin Democrats on 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Tammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say

They point to Ron Johnson's surprise run in 2010. GOP hopes for well-funded challenger.

Less Than A Year Now Until Several High Stakes Elections

Campaigns are ramping up in anticipation of November 2024 election.

Republican Bullying Isn’t Working

Tactic is backfiring as Democrats and public officials resist.

Vos Says Impeaching Janet Protasiewicz Still An Option

Two former justices advised Assembly Speaker not to pursue it.

Wisconsin Democrats on GOP Impeachment Threats

Wisconsin Democrats on Findings of Secret GOP Impeachment Panel

Wisconsin Democrats on Supreme Court Decision To Hear Challenges To Legislative Maps

Ad Campaign Targets Republicans on Protasiewicz Impeachment

Six-figure ad buy by Republican Accountability Project targets GOP districts.

Judicial Commission Dismisses Complaints Against Protasiewicz

Her campaign comments on redistricting did not violate judicial code of ethics.

Democrats Launch $4 Million Blitz to Oppose Protasiewicz’s Impeachment

Party plans 'multi-pronged statewide campaign' to defend Supreme Court Justice.

Wisconsin Democrats on GOP Primary Debate

Republicans Two Seats From Veto-Proof Majorities

Just 2,498 votes assured that GOP legislators can't override Gov. Evers' vetoes.

The Legacy of Matt Rothschild

Leader of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and former editor-publisher of Progressive Magazine is retiring.

Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention

"This is not your pop's Republican Party. We've got tattoos, piercings."

Democrats Rehire Wikler for 2024 Races

State party chair Ben Wikler has led Democrats to victories and has a growing national profile.

State Democratic Convention Hails Victories

Speakers call for fair maps by 2024 and Biden and Baldwin victories.

How Will AI Affect Next Election?

Artificial Intelligence could have a huge impact, ramping up disinformation in swing states like Wisconsin.

Why Republicans Lose Younger Voters

Can Scott Walker lead the way to transforming the party’s aging demographics?

11 Lessons From The Democrats’ Victory

How did Protasiewicz win by so big in such an evenly divided state?

State Supreme Race Shows Need for Campaign Finance Reform

Now that Republicans got outspent in big money race, will they back any reforms?

17 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the election results, who were the other people, groups and trends that won or lost?

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Racine Mayor Cory Mason’s Reelection Victory

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Green Bay Mayor Genrich’s Reelection Victory

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement Congratulating Justice-Elect Janet Protasiewicz

Supreme Court Candidates Make Last Push For Votes

Will Trump indictment affect race between Dan Kelly and Janet Protasiewicz?

Protasiewicz Embraces Democratic Issues

If elected, Supreme Court candidate could flip state on abortion, gerrymandering, election laws.

Republicans Propose Exceptions To Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban

But Senate Majority Leader says he won't let proposal move forward, become political football.

Protasiewicz Ahead In High Court Race

All signs suggest Kelly well behind in election for state Supreme Court. Can he catch up?

Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling

'The voices of average citizens are being drowned out.'

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Endorses Judge Janet Protasiewicz

Mandela Barnes Forms Political Action Committee

The Long Run PAC will support new generation of progressive candidates.

Supreme Court Race Could Be Most Expensive in U.S. History

Up to $50 million could be spent, with national money pouring into Wisconsin.

WisDems Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

GOP Leader Thrilled to Suppress City Vote

Republican ads targeted Black and Hispanic voters to discourage voting. Did they work?

WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Statement on the Anniversary of 1/6

Did Democrats Let Mandela Barnes Lose?

State Democratic chair says big donors wrongly concluded Barnes was far behind and deserted him.

WisDems’ Statement On President Biden’s Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act

State Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’

But election results -- and party's future -- more clouded than that.

Barnes Urges Supporters To Keep Fighting for Change

Lt. Governor who lost US Senate race thanks supporters in speech at Sherman Phoenix.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler on Attorney General Kaul’s Re-Election Victory

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler on Governor Tony Evers’ Decisive Re-Election Victory

Obama Says Evers, Barnes Will ‘Fight For You’

In Milwaukee former president warns future of democracy hinges on 2022 election.

Michels’ Cash, Trump’s Backing Pay Off

His victory is a defeat for Vos, Walker, and leaves tough questions for a divided party.

Wisconsin Democrats Congratulate Rep. Sara Rodriguez

Democrats Challenge Michels Nomination Papers in Governor’s Race

The challenge seeks to block businessman Tim Michels from getting on the primary ballot.

Nomination Signature Challenge Shows Michels Lacks Valid Signatures to Make August Ballot

Trump Endorses Tim Michels for Governor

Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has now lost out on two major endorsements.

Johnson Declares Media Is His Opponent

'Probably the worst opponent anyone could have,' he tells GOP convention.

Republican Convention Endorses No One For Governor

Rebecca Kleefisch falls just short of 60% of votes needed for party endorsement.

Conservatives in Chaos: Republican Party of Wisconsin Fails to Endorse in Governor’s Race

Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?

Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.

WisDems Statement on Ron Johnson Voting Against Legislation That Would Codify Roe v. Wade

Two-Time Failed Candidate Tim Michels Announces Campaign for Governor

Michels owes Wisconsin answers on support of divisive policies, reliance on taxpayer dollars

On Tax Day, Wisconsinites Rally Outside of Ron Johnson’s Office As Republicans Push to Raise Wisconsinites’ Taxes

Ahead of Tax Day, Labor Leaders Blast Johnson and GOP For Pushing to Raise Taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites

WisDems Chair Statement on Ron Johnson Admitting He and His Biggest Donors Benefited From Changes He Had Made to 2017 Tax Bill

Parties Transform ‘Non’-Partisan Elections

Republicans lead push to turn city, county and school board races into partisan campaigns.

WisDems Statement on President Biden’s Historic Supreme Court Appointment and Ron Johnson’s Unacceptable Opposition

Wisconsin Democrats Congratulate De Pere Alder Pamela Gantz

Wisconsin Democrats Congratulate Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

WisDems Statement on Ron Johnson Voting Against Funding the Government

WisDems Statement on Trumpy Tim Ramthun’s Campaign for Governor

Ramthun’s Divisive Comments, Conspiracy Theories Highlighted at TrumpyTim.com

WisDems Statement on Johnson Not Fighting to Bring Jobs to Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Economy Shatters Records Under Gov. Evers

Unemployment Rate At Record Low 2.8%, State Has Projected $3.8 Billion Surplus

Democrats Push Abortion Rights Bill

Without Roe, old state law would prevail, making abortion a felony, with penalty of up to 6 years in prison

Nelson Calls on Ben Wikler and State Party to Organize Debates Among Dem U.S. Senate Candidates: “This race shouldn’t be a coronation…”

“We need to have debates. We need to have them now.”

WisDems Welcome VP Harris, EPA Administrator Regan to Celebrate Clean Water Efforts

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement ahead of the Vice President’s visit

Wisconsin Democrats Applaud President Biden’s First Year in Office

WisDems Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Ron Johnson Explains Run For Reelection

Breaks promise not to run for third term, citing 'loss of freedom' and 'tyrannical approach by the elites.'

Ron Johnson Announces Re-Election Campaign

Johnson Starts Campaign by Breaking Pledge that He’d Only Serve Two Terms

Reports Say Ron Johnson To Seek Reelection

Republican had promised in 2016 not to seek a third term.

WisDems Chair Statement on Impending Johnson Re-Election Announcement

Senator Johnson Is Kicking off His Campaign By Breaking His Two Term Pledge

WisDems Statement on Expanded Child Tax Credits

One Year Out From Election Day, WisDems Celebrate 1Year2Win Weekend of Action

WisDems Applaud Passage of President Biden’s Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Wisconsinites Speak Out Against Rigged Republican Maps

WisDems Statement on GOP Abortion Bills Passing Assembly

Wisconsinites Call Out Ron Johnson For Abandoning Them, Enriching Himself and His Biggest Donors

WisDems Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Responds to Michael Gableman’s Anti-Semitic Comments, Calls on Speaker Vos to Fire the Special Counsel

Walker’s Shadow Looms Over the Capitol

Walker's legacy is found in bitter partisanship, limits on the governor's power and appointee's that won't leave office.