DNC files complaint against Green Party in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — A Democratic National Committee (DNC) employee has lodged a complaint seeking to disqualify the Green Party from the Wisconsin presidential ballot, claiming the party lacks the necessary state officers to nominate candidates. David Strange, the DNC's deputy operations director in Wisconsin, argues that without a qualified nominator, the Green Party cannot select presidential electors, which is a requirement under state law. The complaint also highlights that the Green Party opted not to pursue write-in campaigns for legislative candidates in the recent primary, further complicating their eligibility. The DNC's senior adviser, Adrienne Watson, emphasized the seriousness of the nomination process, stating that the Green Party's absence of candidates for legislative or statewide office disqualifies them from being on the ballot. This move follows a history of challenges against the Green Party's ballot access, including a 2020 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that kept their candidate off the ballot due to procedural issues. In a response, Jill Stein's campaign director criticized the DNC's actions as "anti-democratic shenanigans," asserting that the complaint is a strategic effort to undermine third-party candidates. Stein, who previously received over 30,000 votes in Wisconsin during the 2016 election, is expected to be nominated again at the Green Party's upcoming national meeting. The Wisconsin Elections Commission is set to meet on August 27 to review the complaint alongside other independent candidates, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The outcome could significantly impact the dynamics of the presidential race in a state known for its narrow electoral margins.