Ben Wikler Aims to Revitalize Democrats with DNC Chair Bid
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Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler has announced his candidacy for the Democratic National Committee Chair, joining a field that includes Ken Martin, Martin O'Malley, and James Skoufis. Current chair Jaime Harrison is not seeking re-election. Wikler, who has led the Wisconsin Democrats since 2019 and raised nearly $200 million, aims to strengthen the party's national presence and outreach. The DNC will vote on its new chair on February 1, amid calls for change and new ideas within the organization.
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