Meet the Board

Meet the Board working to connect and empower Wisconsin’s First Congressional District (CD1) Democrats. Board members are elected for a two-year term at the annual CD1 Convention, (in odd numbered years) held in May of each year. All residents of CD1 in good standing as members of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin are eligible to run for a seat on the Board, elected by an in-person vote at the Convention. Those interested in running for a Board position in the future and seeking more information may email info@widistrict1dems.org

Members for the
2025-2027 term

Our Members

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Susan Chandler, Chair

Russ Hahn, Secretary

Lori Hawkins, Treasurer

Jean Jahnke, First Vice Chair (Communications & PR)

Mary Jonker, Second Vice Chair (Convention & Events)

Amanda Becker, Third Vice Chair (Finance & Fundraising)

Sally Simpson, Fourth Vice Chair (Elections)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Shane Seeman, State Administration Representative

Jason Smith, Alternate State Administration Representative

Alyssa Wahlborg, Alternate to Chair

Karen Erb, Resolution (3-year)

Sally Simpson, Resolution (2-year)

George Wen, Resolution (1-year)

Theresa Boston, Resolution (1-year alternate)

Evelyn Schmidt, College Democrats of Wisconsin Chair

Rodolfo Abarca, CD 1 Young Democrats Chair

CD1 COUNTY PARTY CHAIRS

Kenosha: Max Winkels

Milwaukee: Brett Timmerman

Racine: Kelly Gallaher

Rock: Jim White

Walworth: Anita Loch

Planning/Building

We are building the infrastructure now, so by early 2026 we are ready to go. You can expect to be hearing much more about our initiatives soon. Our plan is to assist our county parties with the following:

UPDATES

Updates on any CD1 democratic candidates and all associated communication materials and talking points.

APPROACH

A focused approach to Bryan Steil and his ineffective and unconscionable leadership with associated communication materials and talking points.

FUNDRAISING

Build a fundraising campaign which allows WI-01 to be aggressive in public media, promote our candidate, and communicate our vital political positions.