Ben Wikler
@benwikler.bsky.social
Wisconsinite. Dad. Former Chair, @wisdems.org
Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package
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November 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Elon Musk Wants ‘Strong Influence’ Over the ‘Robot Army’ He’s Building
In a Tesla earnings call Wednesday, the world’s richest man pondered the future of his company’s Optimus robots—and his control over them.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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I’ll look for other ways to lend my voice to the fight—and I hope you will as well.
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment.
There is a path out of the present darkness, but we can only travel its distance if we walk it together.
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment.
There is a path out of the present darkness, but we can only travel its distance if we walk it together.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I’ll look for other ways to lend my voice to the fight—and I hope you will as well.
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment.
There is a path out of the present darkness, but we can only travel its distance if we walk it together.
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment.
There is a path out of the present darkness, but we can only travel its distance if we walk it together.
One immediate way to plug in: join a protest this coming Saturday. I’ll be speaking at this Saturday’s No Kings event in Madison.
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Madison WI · No Kings
**On October 18, we’ll gather in Madison WI to remind President Trump and his enablers: America has No Kings!**
**Gather for march**
🕑 **When**: 2:00pm 📍 **Where**: McPike Park, 202 S. Ingersoll St....
www.mobilize.us
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
One immediate way to plug in: join a protest this coming Saturday. I’ll be speaking at this Saturday’s No Kings event in Madison.
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
I’ll be doing my part to help on all of those fronts. And I’ll have a lot more to share soon. If you’d like to stay in the loop, sign up for updates via my newsletter at benwikler.com.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I’ll be doing my part to help on all of those fronts. And I’ll have a lot more to share soon. If you’d like to stay in the loop, sign up for updates via my newsletter at benwikler.com.
In offices ranging from the state legislature to AG Josh Kaul's reelection, voters have a chance to reject the extremism, tyranny, and economic carnage fomented by MAGA billionaires and choose a future for our state and our country where everyone can thrive.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
In offices ranging from the state legislature to AG Josh Kaul's reelection, voters have a chance to reject the extremism, tyranny, and economic carnage fomented by MAGA billionaires and choose a future for our state and our country where everyone can thrive.
In House races, starting with Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, Wisconsin has a chance to ensure that Democrats end Mike Johnson’s disastrous Speakership.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
In House races, starting with Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, Wisconsin has a chance to ensure that Democrats end Mike Johnson’s disastrous Speakership.
The Governor’s race is just one of the many critical elections on the Wisconsin ballot. Next spring, Judge Chris Taylor will flip a state Supreme Court seat and ensure that MAGA has no path to regaining a majority in advance of 2028’s presidential election.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The Governor’s race is just one of the many critical elections on the Wisconsin ballot. Next spring, Judge Chris Taylor will flip a state Supreme Court seat and ensure that MAGA has no path to regaining a majority in advance of 2028’s presidential election.
I’m committed to helping ensure that WisDems has the resources and campaigning infrastructure ready to go on day one for the next Democratic nominee.
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WisDems, Gov. Evers Announce Unprecedented Wisconsin Governor Readiness Project
WisDems, Gov. Evers Announce Unprecedented Wisconsin Governor Readiness Project MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, in partnership with Governor Tony Evers, announced its new W...
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October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I’m committed to helping ensure that WisDems has the resources and campaigning infrastructure ready to go on day one for the next Democratic nominee.
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Wisconsin’s primary in the governor’s race—which has already drawn more than a half-dozen announced candidates on the Democratic side—won’t take place until August 11, 2026. From there, the nominee will have only 84 days until the general election.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Wisconsin’s primary in the governor’s race—which has already drawn more than a half-dozen announced candidates on the Democratic side—won’t take place until August 11, 2026. From there, the nominee will have only 84 days until the general election.
I’ll have more to announce about my own projects in the coming months. But today, I do want to share one way I’ll be helping: I’m joining Governor Evers, WisDems chair Devin Remiker, and Evers campaign manager Cassi Fenili to support the WisDems Governor Readiness Project.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I’ll have more to announce about my own projects in the coming months. But today, I do want to share one way I’ll be helping: I’m joining Governor Evers, WisDems chair Devin Remiker, and Evers campaign manager Cassi Fenili to support the WisDems Governor Readiness Project.
I won’t be seeking the nomination. After six intense years leading @wisdems.org, I’m treasuring real time with my family. Kids are only young once. And I’m taking a moment to think and write more broadly about how to break free of constant emergency and build something better.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I won’t be seeking the nomination. After six intense years leading @wisdems.org, I’m treasuring real time with my family. Kids are only young once. And I’m taking a moment to think and write more broadly about how to break free of constant emergency and build something better.
This summer, Governor Tony Evers announced that, after two terms and a half-century of public service, he would be passing the torch. Since then, I’ve been honored to hear from friends and allies across Wisconsin urging me to put my own name on the ballot for Governor.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
This summer, Governor Tony Evers announced that, after two terms and a half-century of public service, he would be passing the torch. Since then, I’ve been honored to hear from friends and allies across Wisconsin urging me to put my own name on the ballot for Governor.
Moreover, the 2026 elections offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unrig the state I love. Our goal: not just win the Governorship—but also flip the Assembly and state Senate. With a trifecta, we can finally pass the laws that would make Wisconsin work for everyone.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Moreover, the 2026 elections offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unrig the state I love. Our goal: not just win the Governorship—but also flip the Assembly and state Senate. With a trifecta, we can finally pass the laws that would make Wisconsin work for everyone.
Wisconsin was the closest state in 2024. The chance of a free, fair presidential election in 2028—and a peaceful transfer of power—is far better if our state’s next Governor believes in democracy.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Wisconsin was the closest state in 2024. The chance of a free, fair presidential election in 2028—and a peaceful transfer of power—is far better if our state’s next Governor believes in democracy.
Our country is in crisis, and the 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s race is essential to the path out.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Our country is in crisis, and the 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s race is essential to the path out.
Also, the great @mollybeck.bsky.social wrote up this story for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today. Read her story here:
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Ben Wikler, former state Democratic Party chairman, won't run for governor but has other plans for 2026
Ben Wikler, the former state Democratic Party chairman, says he won't run for governor in 2026 but left the door open to a future run for office.
www.jsonline.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Also, the great @mollybeck.bsky.social wrote up this story for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today. Read her story here:
www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
You can read my full announcement here (and sign up to hear from me going forward), or just keep scrolling in this thread.
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Wisconsin’s 2026 Governor’s race is wildly important. I won't be running.
But I’ll do my utmost to ensure a great Democrat wins—and I hope you will, too
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October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
You can read my full announcement here (and sign up to hear from me going forward), or just keep scrolling in this thread.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM