Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic party of Wisconsin, declared his candidacy to run the Democratic National Committee on Sunday, promising to take on Trump, Republican extremists, and move the country forward. Wikler, 43, highlighted his state party's success in organizing and winning key positions in the November election.
Ben Wikler , chair of the Democratic party of Wisconsin , waves to the crowd at a campaign event in Little Chute, Wisconsin , on 1 November. Ben Wikler , chair of the Democratic party of Wisconsin , waves to the crowd at a campaign event in Little Chute, Wisconsin , on 1 November.
Wikler who has been involved in Democratic party politics since age 11, previously served as a producer on comedian-turned-politician Al Franken’s radio show and as Washington director for the progressive action group MoveOn, where he played a role in the successful battle to save the Affordable Care Act.
Former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley, Minnesota Democratic chief Ken Martin and New York state senator James Skoufis also are vying to become the new Democratic chair.
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