Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler to Step Down in June

After six years of transformative leadership, Wikler plans to explore new avenues for advancing progressive causes as the party prepares to elect his successor.

• Ben Wikler announced he will not seek another term as Wisconsin Democratic Party chair, with his tenure ending in June 2025.
• Under Wikler's leadership since 2019, the party achieved major victories, including delivering Wisconsin for Biden in 2020 and securing a pro-democracy majority on the state Supreme Court until at least 2028.
• The party also faced narrow defeats, including Trump’s win in Wisconsin in 2024 and Republican Sen. Ron Johnson’s reelection in 2022, both by razor-thin margins.
• Wikler recently lost a bid for Democratic National Committee chair to Ken Martin, marking a key moment in his political career.
• The Wisconsin Democratic Party will elect a new chair in June, with potential candidates already emerging to shape the party's future direction.

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