Wisconsin Green Party Objects to the Democrats’ Attempt to Remove Jill Stein from Ballot Announces plan to recruit candidates in 2026 legislative and congressional elections The Wisconsin Green Party strongly objects to the Democratic Party’s repeated attempts to remove our candidates from the Wisconsin ballot, effectively denying Wisconsin voters a choice. The recent suit filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court to remove Presidential Candidate Jill Stein from the ballot and the successful removal of 2020 candidate Howie Hawkins over frivolous technicalities are not just undemocratic but a blatant insult to the democratic rights of Wisconsin voters. The Wisconsin Green Party is not passively observing the Democratic Party's attack on our candidates and the voters of the State of Wisconsin. We are actively taking several proactive steps to defend our candidates and the democratic process. We are coordinating with the Jill Stein campaign to vigorously defend any lawsuits or further undemocratic actions of the Democratic Party. Any further action will result in a public media campaign that exposes the Democratic Party as undemocratic. We are not backing down. We are aggressively recruiting candidates for the 2026 federal and state legislative election races, targeting districts in Wisconsin where our message will have the most impact. The Wisconsin Green Party is setting up a special fund to get these candidates on the ballot and will aggressively fundraise for their campaigns. In the next several days, Greens will file to run for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, First and Third District Congress, and several State Assembly and Senate seats in 2026.    “The Democratic Party must learn that they cannot manipulate elections through attacks on the voter’s rights to choose the candidates who match their values, “ said Dr. Michael White, co-chair of the Wisconsin Green Party. “Their actions are undemocratic, and we, the party of people, planet, and peace, will not stand by and idly watch these attacks on democracy.” The Wisconsin Green Party is running to win these seats in 2026.  We are committing substantial resources to these campaigns and are creating a coordinated campaign committee to support these candidates.  Several people have pledged generous donations to assist in this effort. “I am sure that the Democrats perceive this as ‘spoiling’ their chances to win these upcoming elections, and they may perceive this as they wish,” said Pete Karas, elections committee chairperson.  “The Dems can avoid this perception of ‘spoiling’ an election easily by passing a ranked-choice voting law in Wisconsin.”   -30-    

Last week, students at UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, and other Wisconsin campuses joined thousands of students and faculty at college campuses across the country taking a stand with the people of Palestine, particularly the people under siege in Gaza. We stand with them, especially those who have been arrested, beaten and jailed for their participation in these encampments at UW-Madison, Columbia University, UCLA, Portland State, and elsewhere. Continue reading

The Wisconsin Green Party (WIGP) welcomes the new legislative maps recently signed by Governor Evers. We recognize that these maps can help put an end to the Republican gerrymandering that has distorted the representation of the people of Wisconsin during the past decade. We believe that these maps are fairer and more accurate than the previous ones, and that they will give more voice and choice to Wisconsin voters in upcoming elections. Continue reading

Each year, members of the Wisconsin Green Party elect party officers, representatives and delegates.  We have included some information about this year's candidates. Candidates must be current Wisconsin Green Party members in good standing to be eligible for election. Any information the candidates provide will be included in their profiles, as well as any statements of endorsement a candidate may have received. Continue reading

Spencer Black's June 27, 2023 opinion piece labels Cornel West’s third-party presidential campaign as “misguided,” citing Ralph Nader’s 2000 presidential campaign as an instance of how a Green Party presidential candidate can “spoil” elections for Democrats. Black asserts that Nader "took enough votes away from Gore to elect Bush," attributing Gore's loss in Florida, and consequently the election, to Nader's influence. Continue reading

The recent air quality crisis in Wisconsin has brought to the forefront the urgent need for sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. The Wisconsin Green Party is deeply concerned about the health and environmental impacts of this crisis and calls for immediate action to address the root causes of such environmental disasters. Continue reading

Today, we wish to address a critical issue brought to light by a recent article in Wisconsin Watch, titled "Wisconsin Voucher Schools: Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ and Students with Disabilities". As a party that proudly upholds social justice, we cannot remain silent in the face of these disturbing revelations. The publicly-funded voucher schools fostering an environment of discrimination against LGBTQ+ students and those with disabilities directly contravene the foundational principles of fairness, respect, and equality that we, as Wisconsinites, strive to uphold. Continue reading

On May 20, 2023, the Wisconsin Green Party (WIGP) held its Spring Gathering from 12 PM – 3 PM. The event covered a range of important topics and updates for party members, as well as a panel discussion entitled, “Housing is a Human Right.” Continue reading

Today, we commemorate a monumental chapter in the civil rights movement of Wisconsin that occurred 59 years ago. On May 18, 1964, students from Milwaukee schools participated in the first boycott of the city's public schools. This bold act of civil disobedience brought local and national attention to the glaring educational inequality in Milwaukee. Continue reading