GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The cost of a home in Wisconsin is up 8% compared to this time last year.

That’s according to new data from the Wisconsin Realtors Association Thursday. The report looks at data from this past July compared to July 2023.

The median price of a home in the Badger State now sits at just under $325,000.

In Northeast Wisconsin, the median price is up nearly 6% to $291,000.

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State Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler told reporters today the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket is creating excitement, including a surge in volunteers and large turnout at nominees’ events, like last night’s rally in Milwaukee. 

That, he said, means good things for Dem candidates in downballot contests. 

“This is a tipping point, turning point moment for the state of Wisconsin, and that’s true not just at the presidential level, and in Tammy Baldwin’s reelection, and then the 1st and 3rd, who knows? Maybe the 8th. Who knows which congressional districts?” he said to reporters after the Wisconsin delegation’s breakfast today. “It’s also true in our state Legislature that has been calcified for so long by a gerrymander meant to keep voters out and keep Republicans in. Now voters will have the final say, and voters are voting to move forward.”

Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein, D-Middleton, echoed that sentiment. 

“I would say that at the beginning, I was saying that a lot of the energy was coming from our candidates on the doors. We were talking and listening to what people wanted, and it was really exciting,” she said. “But now there’s a fusion at the top, and it’s just exploding. We’re getting so much excitement at the bottom and at the top of the ticket that I’m really excited for our chances.”

Hesselbein predicted Dems would get close this year to retaking the Senate–predicting 15 seats–and seal that effort in two years. 

“We’re going to get really close this year in the Senate, but then in two years, we’re actually going to be able to flip the Senate, because the numbers there are even better than they are for this year,” she said.

Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, praised the effort Wikler is leading to help Dems flip the Assembly.  

“We have hundreds of organizers who are out working every day with our candidates knocking on doors for the entire ticket, including state legislative candidates,” she said. “And then, of course, we all know that Ben and the state party are incredible fundraisers, and they are going to make sure our candidates have the air support that they need to get their message out to voters and can counter Republican misinformation about our candidates.”

She said Dems are running candidates in 97 out of 99 districts and are serious about her prediction Dems would retake the Assembly. She said under the new legislative maps, 52 of the districts went for Dem Gov. Tony Evers in 2022. 

“So the path is right there. We’ve got a number of new blue seats coming to us with the maps. And then, of course, there are a number that are right in the middle,” she said. “We’re going to go fight for them. Those are seats we can win if we knock on the doors and we directly connect with voters. And our candidates are doing that every single day.”

The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention.

DJ Cassidy and the Democrats played special tracks for each state and territory during Tuesday night’s roll call.

WATCH: The full Democratic National Convention celebratory roll call

But what song — or songs, in some cases — repped your state? We found them all so you don’t have to. Better yet, we offer some reasons behind the choices.

Alabama: Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

While Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ode to Alabama might seem like an obvious choice, the band was formed in Jacksonville, Fla.

Alaska: Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man

The rock band is from Wasilla, Alaska, where two of its members met in high school and began playing music together.

American Samoa: Edge of Glory – Lady Gaga

The song choice is a tongue-in-cheek nod to the territory’s position as the southernmost territory in the United States.

Arizona: Edge of Seventeen – Stevie Nicks

Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks, known for both her solo career and her work in the band Fleetwood Mac, is from Phoenix.

Arkansas: Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac

Speaking of Nicks, her band’s track “Don’t Stop” became the official song of Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, with the band even uniting to perform at the former president’s first inaugural ball. Clinton is famously from Hope, Arkansas, and served as the state’s governor from 1979 to 1981 and again from 1983 to 1992.

California: The Next Episode – Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg,

California Love – Tupac Shakur, featuring Dr. Dre, Alright – Kendrick Lamar, Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar

Nearly all of the above artists are legendary California musicians, with Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar born in Compton, and Snoop Dog born in Long Beach. Only Tupac does not count himself among the native Californians, having been born in New York City.

Colorado: September – Earth, Wind & Fire

Philip James Bailey, one of two lead singers of Earth, Wind & Fire was born in Denver. What’s more, he turned to Denver East High School friends Larry Dunn and Andrew Woolfolk to shore up the band after some original members left, according to the Colorado Music Hall of Fame.

Connecticut: Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) – Stevie Wonder

It’s “kind of a perfect campaign song,” as Chris Willman, the chief music critic at Variety, notes on Morning Edition. Wonder is from Michigan, but that didn’t stop Barack Obama from making “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” a hallmark of his two presidential campaigns.

Delaware: Higher Love – Kygo & Whitney Houston

Higher Love has been a staple of President Biden’s campaign, with the track playing at the end of his 2020 acceptance speech.

Democrats abroad: Love Train – The O’Jays

Washington, D.C.: Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool

The legendary rapper was born and raised in our nation’s capital.

Florida: I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty

Tom Petty was born in Gainesville, Florida. His “American Girl” was also used by Hillary Clinton’s campaign.

Georgia: Turn Down For What – DJ Snake and Lil Jon

Lil Jon made a surprise convention appearance to express his support for Kamala Harris. The rapper is from Atlanta, while DJ Snake, his counterpart on the track, is from Paris.

Guam: Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter

The summer hit, which has over a billion streams on Spotify, is one of several songs that may have been chosen simply for their mass appeal — and understandably so. In June, Carpenter became the first artist since The Beatles to have two songs debut within the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100.

Hawai’i: 24K Magic – Bruno Mars

R&B and funk musician Mars is from Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Idaho: Private Idaho – The B-52’s

“Private Idaho” was a single off the Georgia band’s second album, though they didn’t play a show in the state of Idaho until 2011.

Illinois: Sirius – The Alan Parsons Project

“Sirius” was the walk-on music for the Chicago’s NBA team, the Bulls.

Indiana – Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson

Jackson was born in Gary, Ind. — the eighth of 10 children.

Iowa: Celebration – Kool & The Gang

A classic party anthem, Kool & The Gang actually hail from New Jersey. Meanwhile, Iowa passed on their hometown heroes of the band Slipknot.

Kansas: Carry On Wayward Son – Kansas

The band Kansas was formed in the state in 1973, hailing from its capital city of Topeka.

Kentucky: First Class – Jack Harlow

Rapper and singer Harlow was born in Louisville, Ky., and raised in Shelbyville.

Louisiana: All I Do Is Win – DJ Khaled

Rapper and producer DJ Khaled is from New Orleans.

Maine: Shut Up and Dance – WALK THE MOON

It’s a universally-adored pop hit, even if the state did borrow it from a Cincinnati, Ohio, band.

Maryland: Respect – Aretha Franklin

Using an anthem by the queen of soul — with roots in Tennessee and Michigan — is the only reason we can think of to pass on Billie Holiday, Toni Braxton and David Byrne, who are among other talent with Maryland ties.

Massachusetts: I’m Shipping Up to Boston – Dropkick Murphys

The American Celtic band was formed in Quincy, Mass. The song itself describes a sailor with a missing leg, who is going to Boston in search of a wooden prosthetic.

Michigan: Lose Yourself – Eminem

The rapper famously grew up in Detroit and his 2002 movie 8 Mile is set in the Motor City.

Minnesota: Kiss – Prince & The Revolution, 1999 – Prince & The Revolution

The celebrated musician was born in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1958. The singer also died in his home state in Paisley Park in 2016 at the age of 57.

Mississippi: Twistin’ the Night Away – Sam Cooke

One of the most influential soul singers of all time, Cooke was born in Clarksdale, Miss.

Missouri: Good Luck, Babe! – Chappell Roan

The 26-year-old from Willard, Mo., has found herself on a meteoric rise to stardom following the release of her 2023 album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.

Montana: American Woman – Lenny Kravitz

Several of the songs remaining in the DNC roll call playlist veer towards simply keeping the party going, with no obvious ties between the tracks and their assigned states. But these hits are on-brand for a party building momentum around the goal of putting a woman in the White House.

Nebraska: Firework – Katy Perry

Nevada: Mr. Brightside – The Killers

The rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning.

New Hampshire: Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

New Jersey: Born in the U.S.A. – Bruce Springsteen

“The Boss” is famously from Long Branch, N.J.

New Mexico: Confident – Demi Lovato

The singer-songwriter was born in Albuquerque, N.M.

New York: Empire State of Mind – Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys

The song serves as an ode to New York City by the two artists, who are from Brooklyn and Manhattan respectively.

North Carolina: Raise Up – Petey Pablo

The rapper and record producer is from Greenville, N.C.

North Dakota: Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys

Northern Mariana Islands: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Ohio: Green Light – John Legend featuring André 3000

Legend was born in Springfield, Ohio, while André 3000 hails from Atlanta.

Oklahoma: Garth Brooks – Ain’t Goin’ Down (’til the Sun Comes Up)

Country singer Brooks is from Tulsa.

Oregon: Float On – Modest Mouse

The rock band was formed in Issaquah, Wash., in 1993, but is now based in Portland, Ore.

Pennsylvania: Motownphilly – Boyz II Men, Black and Yellow – Wiz Khalifa

Vocal group Boyz II Men is from Philadelphia, with the music video for “Motownphilly” filmed across locations in their home city. Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” is about growing up in Pittsburgh, Pa. The colors represent that city’s NFL team, the Steelers.

During their 2011 Super Bowl match-up against the Green Bay Packers, the team used the track as their fight song, while their opponents used a remix, “Green and Yellow,” as their own.

Puerto Rico: Despacito – Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee

Both Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee hail from San Juan, Puerto Rico. A remix of the hit track featuring Justin Bieber was released in 2017.

Rhode Island: Shake it Off – Taylor Swift

Swift owns the single most expensive home in the state of Rhode Island — an entire estate called High Watch, which she purchased in 2013.

South Carolina: Get Up I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine – James Brown

James Brown was born on May 3, 1933, in Barnswell, S.C.

South Dakota: What I Like About You – The Romantics

Tennessee: 9 to 5 – Dolly Parton

Country music star Dolly Parton was born in Pittman Center, Tenn., and currently lives just outside of Nashville. Her Dollywood theme park and resorts are located in Pigeon Forge.

Texas: TEXAS HOLD EM’ – Beyoncé

This one’s a little self-explanatory.

Utah: Animal – Neon Trees

The rock band formed in Provo, Utah, in 2005.

Vermont: Stick Season – Noah Kahan

The 27-year-old is from Stratfford, Vt.

Virgin Islands: VI to the Bone – Mic Love

The rapper hails from the Virgin Islands.

Virginia: The Way I Are – Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson and D.O.E.

Timbaland is from Norfolk, Va., while Keri Hilson is from Decatur, Georgia, and D.O.E. is from New York.

Washington: Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

The rapper is from Kent, Wash., while Ryan Lewis is from Spokane.

West Virginia: Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

While Denver is from New Mexico, his hit song describes the natural beauty of West Virginia, including the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River.

Wisconsin: Jump Around – House of Pain

The 1992 hit is played at University of Wisconsin home football games as students and fans jump and cheer, becoming synonymous with the state’s flagship university.

Wyoming: I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas

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Note: A previous version of this story misspelled Bruce Springsteen’s birthplace. It is Long Branch, New Jersey. It also incorrectly identified when The Killers formed. That was in 2001.

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