2025 Democratic Party of Wisconsin chairmanship election|
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| Candidate
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Devin Remiker
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Joe Zepecki
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William Garcia
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| First round
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437
48.23%
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330
36.42%
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139
15.34%
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| Second round
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485
53.89%
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415
46.11%
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Eliminated
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The 2025 Democratic Party of Wisconsin chairmanship election was held on June 15, 2025, to elect the chairperson of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) for a two-year term. The incumbent chair, Ben Wikler, declined to run for a fourth term. The election took place at the party's annual convention in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Only registered delegates to the convention were eligible to vote; the election was conducted with ranked-choice voting. Former Democratic Party of Wisconsin executive director Devin Remiker was elected chair, receiving 48.2% of the first round vote and 53.9% of the second round vote.
Candidates
Declared
Withdrew
Declined
Endorsements
Devin Remiker
- Party chairs
- Martha Laning, former Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (2015–2019)[6]
- Martha Love, former Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (1993)[7]
- Jeffrey A. Neubauer, former Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (1989–1993)[8]
- Ben Wikler, outgoing Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (2019–present)[9]
- Legislative leadership
- State legislators
- Brienne Brown, state representative from the 43rd district (2025–present)[13]
- Kristin Dassler-Alfheim, state senator for the 18th district (2025–present)[14]
- Ben DeSmidt, state representative from the 65th district (2025–present)[15]
- Steve Doyle, state representative from the 94th district (2011–present)[16]
- Gary Goyke, former state senator for the 19t district (1975–1983)[17]
- Andrew Hysell, state representative from the 48th district (2025–present)[18]
- Alex Joers, state representative from the 81st district (2025–present); 79th district (2023–2025)[19]
- Tip McGuire, state representative from the 64th district (2019–present)[20]
- Tod Ohnstad, former state representative from the 65th district (2013–2025)[21]
- Brad Pfaff, state senator for the 32nd district (2021–present)[22]
- Angela Stroud, state representative from the 73rd district (2025–present)[23]
- Robert Wirch, state senator for the 22nd district (1997–present)[24]
- County officials
Joe Zepecki
- Organizations
- Action Network of Wisconsin[26]
Results
| 2025 Democratic Party of Wisconsin chairmanship election
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| Party
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Candidate
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Round 1
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Round 2
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| Votes
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%
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Transfer
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Devin Remiker
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437
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48.23%
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+ 48
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485 |
53.89%
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Democratic
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Joe Zepecki
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330
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36.42%
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+ 85
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415 |
46.11%
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Democratic
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William Garcia
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139
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15.34%
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- 139
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Eliminated
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| Total active votes
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906
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100%
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900 |
100.00%
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| Exhausted ballots
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-
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+6
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6 |
0.60%
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| Total votes
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906
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100%
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906
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100%
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See also
References
- ^ https://www.wispolitics.com/2025/garcia-campaign-william-garcia-announces-candidacy-for-chair-of-the-democratic-party-of-wisconsin/
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Announces campaign for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. April 10, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "Wikler not seeking reelection as state Dem chair". WisPolitics. April 10, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ "Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy: Announces candidacy for Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin". WisPolitics. April 11, 2025. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Ben Wikler endorses Devin Remiker for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. May 20, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Ben Wikler endorses Devin Remiker for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. May 20, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Former WisDems Chair Martha Love endorses Devin Remiker for Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Announces additional endorsements from party leaders across the state". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Ben Wikler endorses Devin Remiker for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. May 20, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Announces new endorsements, including Assistant Assembly Democratic Leader Rep. Kalan Haywood and Superior Mayor Jim Paine". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Senate and Assembly Democratic leaders endorse Devin Remiker for WisDems chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Senate and Assembly Democratic leaders endorse Devin Remiker for WisDems chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Former WisDems Chair Martha Love endorses Devin Remiker for Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: NEW ENDORSEMENTS: Elected leaders across Wisconsin back Devin Remiker for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: NEW ENDORSEMENTS: Elected leaders across Wisconsin back Devin Remiker for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: NEW ENDORSEMENTS: Elected leaders across Wisconsin back Devin Remiker for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Former WisDems Chair Martha Love endorses Devin Remiker for Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Former WisDems Chair Martha Love endorses Devin Remiker for Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Former WisDems Chair Martha Love endorses Devin Remiker for Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: NEW ENDORSEMENTS: Elected leaders across Wisconsin back Devin Remiker for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: NEW ENDORSEMENTS: Elected leaders across Wisconsin back Devin Remiker for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: NEW ENDORSEMENTS: Elected leaders across Wisconsin back Devin Remiker for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: Former WisDems Chair Martha Love endorses Devin Remiker for Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: NEW ENDORSEMENTS: Elected leaders across Wisconsin back Devin Remiker for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Remiker campaign: NEW ENDORSEMENTS: Elected leaders across Wisconsin back Devin Remiker for WisDems Chair". WisPolitics. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "State Democrats Look to Replace Ben Wikler". Urban Milwaukee. May 20, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.