WASHINGTON – Ben Wikler wants to lead national Democrats like he’s led his party in Wisconsin. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin chairman, who on Sunday announced his bid to head the Democratic National Committee,

Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, says he's joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.

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.