Jill Stein, the Green Party nominee, is listed on the ballot in 38 states, including battleground states where the Democratic Party tried to prevent her candidacy. Some still hold her responsible for Hillary Clinton’s loss in Wisconsin during the 2016 election, as reported by Politico.
In the 2012 election, Stein received approximately 31,000 votes in Wisconsin. This state was ultimately lost by Clinton, who fell short by nearly 23,000 votes. Stein strongly criticized the Democratic party for their attempts to remove the Green Party from ballots in different states. Interestingly, her anger is primarily directed towards Democrats rather than the “uniparty” that encompasses both Republicans and Democrats.
According to Stein, the DNC had a desire for individuals to infiltrate and gather intelligence on their campaign. He expressed his suspicion, stating, “It gives off the distinct odor of deception.”
Since 2016, Democrats have seen increased support in strongholds like Dane County, home to Madison. This has helped to balance out the turnout in areas that Republicans traditionally dominate.
However, these Democratic strongholds are also vulnerable to the influence of Green Party ideals, particularly when it comes to issues such as the war in Gaza. Furthermore, the inclusion of Green Party candidates on the ballots has sparked legal disputes and remains a source of controversy.
“We have to educate Democrats a lesson,” expressed Pete Karas, who serves as the elections committee chair for the Wisconsin Greens. “They are attempting to interfere with us and undermine democracy, and they are faced with a couple of options. They can persist in their actions and bear the repercussions, or they can enact ranked-choice voting to ensure that our elections are genuinely fair.”
The Green Party plans to increase its local campaigns in 2026 as a form of retaliation. Despite Stein’s current polling numbers of only 1 percent in the Blue Wall states, she is determined to act as a spoiler and potentially jeopardize a second term for Donald Trump.
“The Democrats seem to be quite fearful of confronting the reality,” Stein commented. “They desire to eliminate their competition in order to avoid any form of challenge.”
