Chuck Schumer Endorses Ben Wikler for DNC Chair

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler is gaining significant support in his campaign to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer recently endorsing him. Schumer praised Wikler as a 'tenacious organizer' and highlighted his successful tenure in Wisconsin, where Democrats managed to re-elect Senator Tammy Baldwin and flip 14 legislative seats despite losing the presidential race. Wikler, who has led the Wisconsin party since 2019, expressed his commitment to unifying the party in the face of challenges posed by a Trump administration. The competition for the DNC chair position will culminate in an election on February 1, where Wikler will face opponents including Ken Martin and Martin O'Malley. As the DNC prepares for candidate forums in January, Wikler's endorsements, including from MoveOn, position him as a leading candidate. Schumer emphasized the need for Democrats to learn from their recent election losses and move forward with a focused strategy.