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.

Ben Wikler, who has led the Wisconsin Democratic Party since 2019, announced a bid to be national party chair with a platform to “unite, fight, win.”

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler announced Sunday that he is running for chair of the Democratic National Committee. In a launch video, Wikler described the “permanent campaign” he has created in Wisconsin.