Wikler said that inflation was the chief reason for Democrats’ losses last month and that the party needed to reestablish itself as a voice for working people.

Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, said Sunday he has joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.

(Reuters) -Wisconsin Democrat Ben Wikler said on Sunday he is joining the race to lead the Democratic National Committee as the party looks to rebuild from its losses in the November election. Wikler said that Democrats failed to reach voters hit hardest by the high cost of living during last month's presidential election,