In the Wisconsin State Legislature, Democratic and Republican Party organization is maintained through the party caucus. State funds are allocated to both a majority and a minority caucus in the Senate and in the Assembly. Caucuses are first mentioned in the Wisconsin Blue Book in 1962. A caucus is organized largely for the purpose of determining and putting into effect a unified party position regarding legislation. Although the caucus of each party nominates a slate of candidates for the legislative offices, the positions are usually held by the nominees of the majority party.
