Wisconsin Turnout Fuels Democrats’ Midterm Hopes

Summary

Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler discusses the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary and unusually strong Democratic turnout with hosts Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar. He argues Democratic energy is driven by affordability concerns and a desire for change, and that it could translate into broad Democratic gains in Wisconsin and other states in 2026. The conversation is political and does not offer clear financial or tradable market ideas.

• Ben Wikler highlights record Democratic primary turnout in Wisconsin, the highest midterm-primary total in more than two decades.
• He says Democratic voters want change, affordability, and victory in November.
• Wikler predicts David Crowley will beat Republican Tom Tiffany in the Wisconsin governor's race.
• He attacks Tiffany and Republicans over health-care cuts, affordability, and the 2020 election certification vote.
• Wikler says Democrats have credible 2026 opportunities in states including Iowa, Alaska, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio.
• He argues state supreme court and state legislative races are low-profile but high-impact for redistricting and election rules.
• No directly tradable securities, commodities, sectors, or investable strategies are discussed.