Milwaukee DSA: Socialists win in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America made history tonight: Ryan Clancy and Juan Miguel Martinez won their elections for Milwaukee County Supervisor. Milwaukee DSA knocked more than 15,000 doors in this election cycle.  “It’s clear that the

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WisDems: Congratulate Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

MADISON, Wis. – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement congratulating Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on tonight’s victory:  “Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s election is a victory for Milwaukee and for the state of Wisconsin as a whole.

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Milwaukee DSA: Socialists win in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America made history tonight: Ryan Clancy and Juan Miguel Martinez won their elections for Milwaukee County Supervisor. Milwaukee DSA knocked more than 15,000 doors in this election cycle.  “It’s clear that the people want fundamental change”, said Juan Miguel Martinez, newly elected

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WisDems: Congratulate De Pere Alder Pamela Gantz

MADISON, Wis. – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the victory of Pamela Gantz over Kelly Ruh in the race for De Pere Council, District 2: “Today, Pamela Gantz, a De Pere poll worker and defender of democracy, defeated incumbent De Pere Alder Kelly

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WisDems: Congratulate Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

MADISON, Wis. – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement congratulating Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on tonight’s victory:  “Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s election is a victory for Milwaukee and for the state of Wisconsin as a whole. Milwaukee is the bright light and economic engine of our

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IBEW Local 494: Celebrates a night of electoral successes that include Local 494 endorsed Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Milwaukee, WI – The following statement was released by Business Manager Dean A. Warsh of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 494 regarding the April 5th election results: “IBEW 494 is proud and thrilled about tonight’s election result in the City of Milwaukee and its surrounding communities,” said Dean

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Godlewski Campaign: Applauds President Biden’s Executive Order to strengthen the Affordable Care Act amid GOP promises to scrap it

MADISON – Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order to strengthen the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and fix the “family glitch,” which could help another one million Americans access more affordable, quality health care. State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski praised the President’s action and committed to continue to strengthen the ACA

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WED AM Update: Johnson says ‘symbolism isn’t lost on me’ as he becomes Milwaukee’s first elected Black mayor

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Wisconsin Women in Government From WisPolitics.com … — Cavalier Johnson told supporters he didn’t run to become Milwaukee’s first elected Black mayor in the city’s 176-year history. Still, he added, the “symbolism isn’t lost on me.” With all precincts reporting, Johnson had 62,143 votes, or

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Johnson becomes Milwaukee’s first elected Black mayor

Cavalier Johnson on Tuesday became Milwaukee’s first elected Black mayor in the city’s 176-year history. With all precincts reporting, Johnson had 62,143 votes, or 71.7 percent, to 24,543, or 28.3 percent, for former Ald. Bob Donovan. During his victory speech, Johnson said his win begins a long road to make

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