Tuesday, January 21, 2025 – Today, Leadership Now Project has endorsed Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler for Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
Leadership Now CEO Daniella Ballou-Aares stated, “We are pleased to endorse Ben Wikler as the next DNC Chair. His track record of securing key victories in Wisconsin has helped strengthen democracy in a highly competitive state. Our experience with Ben is as a unifier, a skilled fundraiser, and a strategist known for modernizing campaigns, building sustainable infrastructure, and understanding today’s evolving communications landscape. His interest in engaging with multiple constituencies, including the business community, on how to improve the Democratic Party is particularly important to Leadership Now. We look forward to bringing our expertise and perspectives to support a stronger DNC moving forward.”
Tom Florsheim, a Leadership Now Regional Council member from Wisconsin, added, “Ben’s approach to campaigning in Wisconsin—embracing digital tools, effective messaging, and year-round voter engagement—has been deeply effective in our State. We are enthusiastic about Ben having the opportunity to put the Wisconsin playbook to work nationwide.”
Leadership Now members are working to strengthen political parties’ abilities to play leadership roles in protecting and renewing American democracy.
About Leadership Now Project
Founded in 2017, Leadership Now is an organization of business and thought leaders committed to protecting democracy as the foundation of economic success. With members across 25+ states, we are guided by principles rather than partisanship, supporting solutions-focused leaders who uphold the rule of law.
