Eric Wilson _CD3

Our Party, Our Power

I’m a former congressional candidate in Western Wisconsin, a committed rural advocate, and a small business owner.

By trade, I’m an IT project manager — and I’m running for 2nd Vice Chair because I believe the Democratic Party of Wisconsin needs a serious upgrade.

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What I want to bring to this party is a new digital direction.

Right now, too many of our county parties are struggling with outdated tools, disconnected websites, and manual tasks that burn out volunteers. That’s not how we build a party for the future and it’s not how we build a party for everyone.

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin should be the party of working people, young leaders, and everyday Wisconsinites who believe in justice, democracy, and bold solutions to the crises we face.

As 2nd Vice Chair, my mission is to build a party that earns trust through action, shares power across generations, and organizes 365 days a year — not just during election season.

The role of Vice Chair isn’t just a title — it’s a chance to fight like hell for the people who make this party worth building.

— Eric Wilson
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Here’s what I’m fighting for:

  • Modern, connected websites for every county — with personalized content and branding.

  • A statewide CRM system that helps county parties grow and manage membership, streamline communication, and automate tasks.

  • Dedicated digital personnel at DPW — whose only job is to support our county and district tech needs.

This isn’t just a wishlist — I have the skill set to help make it happen.

We talk about organizing everywhere — but we need the digital infrastructure to make that real.
Let’s build it together.

We must organize in every ward, every rural town, and every campus — not just during presidential years. That means:

  • Empowering county parties and ward captains with real training and resources.
  • Showing up year-round in rural and working-class communities.
  • Prioritizing deep, relational organizing over expensive mailers.

Millennials and Gen Z are now the largest voting bloc in America. Yet too often, they’re excluded from leadership tables. I will:

  • Create formal channels for young members to shape state party decisions.
  • Expand mentorship pipelines from campus Dems to state party leadership.
  • Make space for movement leaders — not just consultants — in strategy conversations.

We need more than lists and consultants. We need tools, training, and community.

  • Develop shared digital and organizing infrastructure that supports local leaders.
  • Invest in multilingual outreach, canvassing tools, and real tech support.
  • Push for a transparent budget that puts organizing front and center.

We should be loud and clear about what we stand for:

  • A living wage, union rights, and Medicare for All.
  • Reproductive freedom and trans rights.
  • Climate action that creates jobs and justice.
  • Democracy reform, from ranked choice voting to ending gerrymandering.
  • Wisconsin’s Economic Justice Bill of Rights.

Endorsements

Dem County Leaders

 

Jason Bergeron

Former Chippewa County Chair

Chris Gordon

Chair of Four County Coalition - Adams, Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara

Linda Heller

Jackson County Chair

Hannah Dull

La Crosse County Vice Chair

Al Holle

Former Chippewa County Chair

Joni Anderson

Adams County Co-Chair

Gloria Hochstein

Chair of Rural Caucus

Philip Swanhurst

Eau Claire County Chair

Jamie Halfen

Chippewa County Chair

Young Leaders of WI

 

Jake Williams

Former State College Dems Chair

Chris Unterberger

Former Candidate for State Senate District 14

Matthew Lehner

Former State College Dems Chair

Elected Officials

 

Christian Phelps

WI State Assembly District 93

Karen Kirsch

WI State Assembly District 7

Ryan Spaude

WI State Assembly District 89