Wisconsin parties increase campaign efforts in critical swing state

WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. — With less than 80 days until the presidential election, it’s all hands on deck when it comes to campaigning for both the Democratic and Republican parties in Wisconsin.

Matt Mareno, chair of the Waukesha County Democratic Party, described the current campaign efforts in the state as “all gas, no breaks.”

“Wisconsin continues to be at the center of the political universe,” said Mareno. “We’re looking at a Senate that will likely come down to one or two seat majority, a presidency that will come down to a few thousand votes and Wisconsin continues to be at the heart of it.”

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have already campaigned together in the Badger State twice. The pair hosted a large rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee earlier this week.

Mareno said Waukesha County Democrats are doing their part as well. 

“We’re just pedal to the metal making sure we’re out every day and every weekend talking to our friends and neighbors about how important it is to vote and the differences between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump,” said Mareno. “We know that once people hear our message and get a chance to meet Kamala, they are going to come and vote for the Democrats. Sometimes for the first time ever.”

The Wisconsin Republican Party has also been continuing its push forward after the Republican National Convention wrapped in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin GOP Chairman Brian Schimming said they’ve had one of the most active years for party building and recruitment.

“We’ve had thousands of people sign up across the state to become poll workers and dozens of dozens of staff in almost 40 field offices across the state,” said Schimming. 

Schimming said he is anticipating more visits from former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance.

“President Trump and JD Vance know Wisconsin,” said Schimming. “President Trump knows Wisconsin well. I’ve welcomed them multiple times to the state here already and we’re looking forward to seeing more of him. The more we can see Donald Trump and JD Vance in the state, the more likely we win.”

Both parties said they know Wisconsin will play a pivotal role in November’s election. The campaigning efforts by both parties will continue at full speed until Nov. 5.