Chuck Schumer Endorses Ben Wikler for DNC Chair

The Senate majority leader backs the Wisconsin Democratic Party chair, citing his organizational skills and electoral successes.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has endorsed Ben Wikler, currently the chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, for the position of Democratic National Committee chair.
Schumer praised Wikler as a skilled organizer, fundraiser, and communicator who has demonstrated the ability to unify diverse factions within the Democratic Party.
Under Wikler's leadership, Wisconsin Democrats achieved significant victories, including a liberal shift in the state Supreme Court and reelecting key officials, despite challenges in the 2024 election.
The DNC chair election will take place on February 1, with other candidates including Ken Martin of Minnesota, former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, and New York State Senator James Skoufis.
The leadership race follows Democratic losses in the 2024 presidential and Senate elections, prompting calls for strategic change to rebuild voter trust and working-class support.