After Reviving Democrats in Wisconsin, Ben Wikler Is Stepping Down

Ben Wikler, who supercharged fund-raising as the leader of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, is stepping down — and weighing a run for office.

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Lifted by Musk’s Millions, G.O.P. Has Money Edge in Key Wisconsin Race

In 2023, Democratic money helped elect a liberal to the state Supreme Court, swinging it to the left. Now, Elon Musk and other wealthy donors have given Republicans a chance to swing it back.

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Ken Martin Emerges as a Heavy Favorite in the Race to Lead the DNC

Ken Martin, the chair of the Minnesota Democrats, said he was nearing the level of support needed to become the next leader of the Democratic National Committee.

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Faiz Shakir, Ex-Bernie Sanders Campaign Chief, Joins Race for D.N.C. Chair

Mr. Shakir said his mission, should he win the post, would be to redefine the Democratic Party as the party of the working class.

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As Democrats Reel, Two Front-Runners Emerge in a Leadership Battle

The race to lead the Democratic National Committee centers on the favorites, Ken Martin and Ben Wikler, but the party’s infighting over them looks nothing like a broad reckoning with its 2024 defeats.

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Wisconsin Democratic Chair Says He Is the One to Revive a Distressed Party

Ben Wikler, who has led the Wisconsin Democratic Party since 2019, announced a bid to be national party chair with a platform to “unite, fight, win.”

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After Democratic Losses, a Little-Known Lawmaker Wants to Lead the Party

State Senator James Skoufis of New York is mounting a long-shot bid for D.N.C. chair, hoping his record of success in Trump country proves persuasive to party insiders.

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