James Skoufis, 37, enters the race without extensive relationships with party members beyond New York state — a detriment he aims to turn into an advantage.

James Skoufis, an ambitious Orange County lawmaker who was just reelected to his fourth term as a state senator, has launched a long-shot bid to lead the national Democratic party. Skoufis, 37, of Cornwall,

Ben Wikler, who has led the Wisconsin Democratic Party since 2019, announced a bid to be national party chair with a platform to “unite, fight, win.”

Wisconsin Democrat Ben Wikler said on Sunday he is joining the race to lead the Democratic National Committee, a role that will take on heightened importance as the party looks to rebuild from its losses in the November election.