As Wisconsin Democrats gathered in the Wisconsin Dells, they expressed shock, anger and determination to prevail following the shootings of two Dem Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend.  Said one delegate: “We’re going to fight this madness to the end.”

The state Dem Party has used a form of ranked-choice voting since 2019. But today will be the first time the system is fully utilized, because there have been no more than two candidates for an office since it was implemented.

WisPolitics spoke to about a dozen convention attendees, all of whom said they’d enthusiastically support the current governor in 2026 for a third term. Evers has said he will wait until after the state budget to announce whether he will run again.

Activists at the Dem state convention today will vote on a resolution calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump for his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., in a speech to Wisconsin Dems at their state convention today urged them to remember that “we are not at war with one another” amid political violence.

Gov. Tony Evers praised Wisconsin Dems for their victories in the spring election and pushed party activists to fight against President Donald Trump’s administration. 

Senate Minority Leader Diane Hesselbein celebrated new state maps that led to more Democratic seats in the Senate and looked ahead to 2026 when she said she’s “optimistic” Democrats can win back the Senate majority. 

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, today defended congressional Dems’ record on countering President Donald Trump’s policies in a conversation with outgoing WisDems Chair Ben Wikler. 

“Despite the reign of terror the Trump administration has imposed on our land, we’ve seen the pushback of communities big and small,” the Milwaukee Dem told the Dem state convention today.

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, today told Wisconsin Dems they need to fight harder than ever before as he condemned President Donald Trump’s policies. 

“The values that have made us the most successful country in the history of the world – those values are under attack from Donald Trump,” Kaul told the state Dem Party convention. 

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez in a speech to the state Dem Party convention reminded delegates of her progress alongside Gov. Tony Evers and the importance of continuing to work as a state party. 

Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski praised Wisconsin Democrats for their work in winning recent statewide elections and encouraged party activists to keep fighting. 

“It’s under relentless pressure from manufactured culture wars, from chronic underfunding, and now from attempts from the federal government to dismantle programs that support our most vulnerable students,” Underly told the Dem state convention.

Dem state party chair candidates ahead of tomorrow’s election pitched party activists on why they should lead the party. Third Congressional District Chair William Garcia told the convention he’ll be focused on growing the state party.  “I’m a lifelong educator, a proud union member and a fierce advocate for democratic

Outgoing Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler slammed President Donald Trump’s administration in his opening speech at the state party convention and praised the national protests against Trump.