US EditionDemocratic Party of Wisconsin Announces New Chairman Sunday
- Devin Remiker was chosen as the new chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party during the party’s convention held over the weekend in Wisconsin Dells.
- Remiker succeeded Ben Wikler, who announced in April he would step down and whose term ends June 30, with Remiker's term starting July 1.
- Remiker, a Two Rivers native and former executive director, won the election with 485 votes against Joe Zepecki's 415, and pledged to rebuild trust with working-class voters.
- Wikler commended Remiker as a visionary leader and skilled strategist who believes the party is strongest when united, while Remiker acknowledged the need to improve efforts to engage individuals who may not usually be interested in political discussions.
- The WisDems aim to build on past progress and prepare for 2026 elections with goals including a Democratic trifecta controlling the legislature and governor’s office.
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UWL grad Remiker chosen as new chair of Wisconsin Democrats; Garcia was also a candidate
WIZMnews.com Wisconsin Democrats have chosen a candidate with strong ties to La Crosse as the state party’s new chairman. UWL grad Remiker is chosen to lead the Wisconsin Democrats. UW-La Crosse graduate Devin Remiker of Reedsburg was elected to a two-year term as chair during the party’s state convention at Wisconsin Dells on Sunday. The La Crosse County Democratic party chair, William Garcia, was one of three candidates running for state chai…
Democratic Party of Wisconsin elects new leader
MADISON — Devin Remiker will serve as the next chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. The former executive director of the state party replaces outgoing chairman Ben Wikler. At the party’s annual state convention over the weekend, Remiker won with 485 votes — defeating Milwaukee-based Democratic consultant Joe Zepecki and chair of the Democratic Party’s 3rd Congressional District William Garcia. “I think we have to show up everywhere year …
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