Ken Martin, Democratic National Committee

Ken Martin wins election as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee
Ken Martin, the longtime leader of the state Democratic Party organization in Minnesota, will be the new Democratic National Committee chair after winning Saturday’s election, as his party looks to turn the page and recover from a dismal 2024.
Ken Martin Is Elected Democratic National Committee Chair
The Minnesota Democratic leader defeated Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley.
Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as national chair
OXON HILL, Md. — Democrats on Saturday elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as the national chair, turning to a low-profile Midwestern political operative to coordinate their resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency.
Democratic National Committee prepares to elect a new party chair
Democrats will take their first tangible step this weekend to drag themselves forward from their 2024 election loss: electing the next chair of the DNC.
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The top two candidates in Saturday’s election are Ken Martin, the head of Minnesota Democrats, and Ben Wikler, the chairman of Wisconsin Democrats.
US Democrats elect Ken Martin as national chairman
US Democrats on Saturday elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as the national chairman, turning to a low-profile Midwestern political operative to co-ordinate their resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency.
A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as it tries to guide Democrats through Republican Donald Trump’s second presidency.
Democrats to elect new leader as party struggles to repair brand
Democrats are poised to elect a new leader in a low-profile Democratic National Committee election that could have big implications for the party’s future.
Democrats to elect leader as party struggles to regroup
Democrats, seeking a new message and messengers to push back against the Trump administration, will elect a new leader Saturday in a low-profile Democratic National Committee election that could have big implications for the party's future.
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