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Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1792, the Democratic Party is the longest continuous party in US history and boasts more registered voters than any other political organization in the world. Today, the Democrats are considered center-left on the political spectrum.

Currently, Democrats control both the US House and the US Senate, a majority of state governorships and a majority of state legislatues. Barack Obama is the 15th Democrat to be President of the United States.

 

Party Candidates

Tammy Baldwin

Candidate For: U.S. Senator (Class I)
 
Tammy Baldwin is a U.S. Senator. more »

Joe Kallas

Candidate For: U.S. Representative - 6th District
 
Joe Kallas is running for the 6th Congressional District. more »
 

Jamie Wall

Candidate For: U.S. Representative - 8th District
 
Jamie Wall is running for the 8th Congressional District. more »
 

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According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Wisconsin’s population totaled 5,686,986, a 6.0% increase over the 2000 U.S. Census count of 5,363,715. (Source: Wisconsin Blue Book)
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Scott Walker
Lieutenant Governor: Rebecca Kleefisch
Attorney General: J.B. Van Hollen