The Progressive Party Convention held in Portage, Wisconsin in 1946 was a significant event in the political landscape of the state. The Progressive Party was a political party in the United States, particularly active in the early to mid-20th century. It emerged as a result of the progressive movement and was associated with figures such as Robert M. La Follette Sr., who served as governor of Wisconsin and as a U.S. senator. The convention in Portage, Wisconsin, marked an attempt by the Progressive Party to revitalize its political influence in the state. The party had experienced significant decline in the years following the death of La Follette in 1925. However, there was still a strong sentiment for progressive policies in Wisconsin, and the convention sought to capitalize on this sentiment. While the Progressive Party made some gains in the 1946 elections, including winning a few seats in the Wisconsin State Legislature, it ultimately failed to achieve significant success in revitalizing itself as a major political force. Nonetheless, the convention in Portage remains notable for its efforts to promote progressive values and ideals in Wisconsin during a period of political transition.