On Saturday, May 23 we’re calling on members, volunteers, and supporters to join us as we head into Columbia County communities to help Democratic candidates collect the nomination signatures they need to get on the ballot. This is where campaign season truly begins: With conversations at the door, energy in our neighborhoods, and people coming together to build something bigger than themselves.

The CoCo Dems will be hosting a town hall with Q&A period for Missy Hughes, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for WI on Thursday, May 14 from 2 to 3:30 pm at the organization’s headquarters at 315 DeWitt St, Portage, WI.

From The Lincoln Project and Rick Wilson’s Against All Enemies, we present Wilson’s “The elephant in the room.” From one of the stalwart defenders of democracy and anti-Trump crusaders, Wilson’s sometimes coarse language reveals one of the greatest minds working to unseat Trump and preserve our democracy. In this recent episode that means stern words from Wilson for the Democrats along with sound strategies for them from this long-time political insider.

The deadlines are approaching to register. Help elect democratic lawmakers and shape the positions and future of the party by becoming a delegate to the Sixth Congressional District and/or the Wisconsin Democratic Party State Convention.

The Executive Committee has been diligently working to update the party Constitution and has arrived at a proposed revision posted here (and elsewhere on the website). The first reading and discussion of the changes will take place on at the May 9, 2026 2026 membership meeting. Please do your best to review ahead of time so that the discussion can be as productive as possible.

If you are unacquainted with Rick Wilson of the Lincoln Project, and specifically his “Elephant in the Room” podcasts, this might be a good place to meet him.

The MAGA meltdown is happening in real time—and it’s not subtle. What started as a fringe influencer ecosystem exploded into a full-blown political machine…and now it’s turning on itself.

This podcast is produced by The Lincoln Project. and was released on April 24, 2026. © 2026 The Lincoln Project – All Rights Reserved

Here’s the last message to encourage you to attend our April 25 Annual Dinner and Fundraiser. It’s going to be fantastic!

Topics covered in today’s Politics Chat: Special elections shift toward Democrats, Wisconsin Supreme Court progressive majority, Republican retirements from the House, Iran war fallout and Strait of Hormuz closure, Trump's ceasefire declaration and unraveling ten-point plan, Pete Hegseth's account of servicemen deaths challenged, Trump attacks on Tucker Carlson and MAGA allies, Sandy Hook hoax reversal, Melania Trump's Epstein press conference, U.S. threat against the Vatican, Viktor Orban's Hungary election and JD Vance visit, and Democrats' push for a congressional Iran war vote.

The Saturday, April 11 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Forum hosted by the CoCo Dems will be held at the Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E. Cook St., Portage, WI. The program begins at 10 am with refreshments served afterwards.

Come join us to Get Out the vote for Chris Taylor this Spring. We’ll be out this Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7. Find out how and why it’s so important inside.

Hyperscale Data Centers have been in the news lately, so we wanted to learn more about them. Why are communities fighting against them? What are the environmental impacts? Who pays for these data centers? What we learned will likely surprise and concern you.

We present the introductory podcast and first two of the three installments in this post.

The Democratic National Committee recently appointed Morgan Hine as National Training Director. Hine, a veteran organizer from Idaho, now leads a newly independent department focused on professionalizing the Democratic talent pipeline. Through intensive bootcamps and localized support, the program aims to equip the next generation of staffers and candidates with the high-level technical skills and leadership training necessary to win across the 2026 election cycle.

It’s been busy at the office. If you’re interested in helping out, read on!

Canvassing is the most effective way to win elections. CoCo Dems is canvassing this coming Saturday, April 4. Read about why you might consider joining us.

The CoCo Dems is hosting a debate watch party on Thursday, April 2 featuring Judge Chris Taylor and Judge Maria Lazar, each vying for an open position on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

While shown above in the corn, volunteer Philipp Veselovsky is anything but corny.

Here is a list of candidates in contested Columbia County Board of Supervisor races. We also have a simple sidebar explaining why this is an important position that affects the wellbeing of citizens of Columbia County.

The No Kings Caravan of March 28, 2026 is certainly one for the history books. From Lodi to Montello, and concluding in Portage, area citizens showed their true patriotism and love of country. And CoCo Dems volunteer RDell Johnson was there to capture it all. We thank him for all of the wonderful photos and for sharing them with us.

There is a clear contrast on the positions of Judge Chris Taylor and Judge Maria Lazar in their approach to corporate accountability. We draw those distinctions using a few touchstone indicators and each candidate’s relationship to them.