Wisconsin Democratic Chair Resigns After Six Years
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Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler announced his resignation, effective June, after six years marked by both significant wins and narrow losses. His tenure saw Democratic victories in gubernatorial and Supreme Court races, flipping the court's control to Democrats for the first time in 15 years. Despite these successes, he also oversaw close defeats in the 2022 Senate race and the 2020 presidential election. Wikler is praised for fundraising and infrastructure building, securing 12 out of 15 statewide wins. He hasn't disclosed future plans, but a candidacy for office is speculated.
Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler announced his resignation, effective June, after six years marked by both significant wins and narrow losses. His tenure saw Democratic victories in gubernatorial and Supreme Court races, flipping the court's control to Democrats for the first time in 15 years. Despite these successes, he also oversaw close defeats in the 2022 Senate race and the 2020 presidential election. Wikler is praised for fundraising and infrastructure building, securing 12 out of 15 statewide wins. He hasn't disclosed future plans, but a candidacy for office is speculated.
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