Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has backed Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC), following an endorsement by Senate Minority Leader Chuck

As the Democratic party prepares to elect a new national chair, Wisconsinite Ben Wikler has emerged as a frontrunner in the race, according to PBS news. Currently serving as the chair of the Wisconsin Democratic party,

The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through Donald Trump's second presidency. Eight candidates have lined up to replace outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison.