SPOONER, WI — Charly Ray will join DrydenWire founder Ben Dryden for a live-streamed conversation Tuesday morning, January 13, 2026, at 8:30a (CST).
Ray is currently the only Democrat to announce a campaign for Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District, officially launching his bid on November 20, 2025, in an announcement titled “Charly Ray Announces Bid For Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District”.
The live show is part of DrydenWire’s ongoing series of long-form political conversations designed to help viewers get to know the person, not just the politics. The discussion is casual and conversational -- not a traditional interview -- with no prewritten questions. Topics are driven by what the guest wants to talk about, and viewers will be able to submit questions for Ray during the live stream.
The show will stream live on DrydenWire’s Facebook page and is expected to run approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District includes Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Polk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
On the Republican side of the race, two candidates have announced their campaigns: Angie Sapik and Erik “Doc” Severson. The partisan primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Ray is currently unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Ray, a town of Washburn resident, is an outdoorsman and forester by trade and a small business owner who, along with his wife, operates an independent bookstore in Bayfield. He has served 10 years as an elected town supervisor and six years on the Bayfield County Board.
Following the live broadcast, the full recording will be uploaded to the DrydenWire YouTube channel, where full episodes of DrydenWire’s live shows are archived. The video will also be embedded into an article on DrydenWire.com for those who are unable to watch live or wish to view the conversation again.
Readers are encouraged to tune in live Tuesday morning and take part by submitting questions during the show.
Visit www.rayforwi.com to learn more about Charly Ray and his platform before Tuesday's live show.
Last Update: Jan 12, 2026 7:30 am CST
