Much of his plan, Wikler suggested in an interview, will reflect what Democrats have done in Wisconsin. That includes putting a focus on building up state party infrastructure across the country to develop what he calls a “nationwide permanent campaign.

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.”

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler has announced his candidacy to become the next Democratic National Committee leader. Wikler, who served as Wisconsin Democrats’ leader for the past five years,