Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Coverage of Democratic Party of Wisconsin in the Nexus archive.
- Democratic gov nominee David Crowley shows party unity, while Tiffany turns his attention to him
Following a chaotic primary, Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley met with losing candidates and other Democrats at breakfast to show unity. During statements, Crowley said that winning requires focusing on "Wisconsin values" rather than ideology or Washington politics. Both Crowley and Sarah Godlewski criticized U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany for being an election denier.
- Wisconsin Democrats push elections commission to rescind guidance on absentee ballot revotes
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has requested the Wisconsin Elections Commission to retract guidance limiting voters from changing absentee ballots if their preferred candidate withdraws. The guidance, issued July 9, states that a candidate's withdrawal is not sufficient reason for a new ballot, contradicting prior state law and legal precedents. Over 80,000 absentee ballots have already been returned ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
- Democratic primary candidates make their pitch at party convention
Democratic Party of Wisconsin delegates expressed optimism about winning trifecta control despite undecided seven-way gubernatorial primary. Outgoing Gov. Tony Evers criticized Republican candidate Tom Tiffany's policies and alignment with Trump.