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.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Ben Wikler has officially announced his bid to be the Democratic National Committee chairman He announced his plans to run on X Sunday morning. Wikler has been the chair of the party since 2019.

Ben Wikler, chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, has announced his bid for DNC chair, aiming to utilize his success in Wisconsin on a national level.

Wikler said that inflation was the chief reason for Democrats’ losses last month and that the party needed to reestablish itself as a voice for working people.

Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, said Sunday he has joined the race to lead the national party.

FILE PHOTO: DPW Chair Ben Wikler speaks at a rally with former U.S. President Barack Obama and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers before the mid-term elections, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. October 29, 2022. REUTERS/Daniel Steinle/File Photo

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler announced his candidacy for DNC chair to guide the party following the 2024 election victory by Republican

Chairman Ben Wikler on Sunday announced that he is running to be Democratic National Committee chairman.

Speaking on CNN’s “Inside Politics” with host Manu Raju, Wikler said, “I’m running for chair of the Democratic National Committee because we need to unite, we need to fight, and we need to win to stop the GOP from ripping this country apart and ripping off working people to enrich mega billionaires.”

Ben Wikler’s name has been floated among the top potential contenders to lead the Democratic National Committee starting next year.