DNC announces a $3 million funding push into battleground Wisconsin

MADISON – As the Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee, the Democratic National Committee announced it will funnel nearly $3 million into Wisconsin to assist with the state party's organizing efforts.

It's part of a broader $15 million investment into battleground states less than four months ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

“As MAGA Republicans descend on Milwaukee to nominate a serial liar, cheater, and convicted felon in Donald Trump, Democrats are leaving nothing to chance and investing heavily in Wisconsin to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election," DNC chair Jaime Harrison said in a statement. "This is part of the largest ever investment made to battleground state parties at this point in time … and we continue to build our war chests in preparation to re-elect President Biden and Vice President Harris in November."

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The money is provided in a grant form so state Democratic parties can use it based on their needs, according to a DNC spokeswoman.

DNC investments into battleground states have assisted with opening 217 field offices and more than 1,100 staffers throughout the country, the organization said. In Wisconsin, the coordinated campaign has 47 offices and more than 100 staffers.

"Democrats’ operation in Wisconsin is second to none and stronger than ever," Harrison said. "As MAGA Republicans hype up Donald Trump this week, it’s important to remember that Democrats are light years ahead of the RNC on the ground, where it actually matters. We’re going to win this election by engaging voters community-by-community, block-by-block, door-by-door. These investments show that commitment in action.”

The cash influx comes on the first day of the Republican National Convention's weeklong meeting in Milwaukee , where former President Donald Trump is set to formally accept the GOP presidential nomination.

Jessie Opoien can be reached at jessie.opoien@jrn.com.

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