Democrats to elect new leader as party struggles to repair brand
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Democrats to elect new leader as party struggles to repair brand

The Hindu  

Democrats, desperately 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. “As we reel with shock at the horror that Trump is visiting on communities across this country, we need a DNC and a DNC chair who’s ready to bring the intensity, the focus and the fury to fight back,” said Ben Wikler, the Wisconsin Democratic chairman and a top candidate for DNC chair. The next DNC chair would serve as a face of the Democratic response, while helping to coordinate political strategy and repair the party's brand. The leading candidates for DNC chair, Wisconsin's Wikler and Minnesota’s Ken Martin, are low-profile state party chairs.

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Democrats vote for Minnesota's Ken Martin as the new Party chair
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Democrats vote for Minnesota's Ken Martin as the new Party chair

NPR  

Democrats vote for Minnesota's Ken Martin as the new Party chair Democrats are starting to plan a path forward for their party after major losses in the 2024 elections. Their pick, Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party chair Ken Martin, says the party will be more aggressive under his leadership. KEN MARTIN: I'm running for G - DNC chair because it's …

Who is Ken Martin? The new national chair preparing to take on Donald Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Who is Ken Martin? The new national chair preparing to take on Donald Trump

India Today  

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. Martin takes over at a critical moment for the party, stepping into the role after former chair Jaime Harrison decided not to seek another term following the 2024 election. Martin, …

The Democrats have elected a new leader who previously gave Republicans a major shout-out
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Democrats have elected a new leader who previously gave Republicans a major shout-out

Daily Mail  

Democrats have elected Ken Martin as the new leader of the Democratic National Convention as the party attempts to rebuild after Donald Trump's landslide presidential election victory. Martin's role will see him working mostly behind-the-scenes in preparing for the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election, primarily through fundraising and organizing the party's platform. Democrats have elected Ken Martin as …

Ken Martin Is Elected Democratic National Committee Chair
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ken Martin Is Elected Democratic National Committee Chair

Huff Post  

Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, was the prohibitive frontrunner for the entire DNC chair's race. — Members of the Democratic National Committee elected Ken Martin as the central party body’s new chair on Saturday, picking a seasoned party operative to help lead the party back to power in Washington. In a press conference after the vote was …

Democrats elect Martin as Party chair
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Democrats elect Martin as Party chair

Raw Story  

Editor's note: this story has been replaced with an updated file. Leaders in the Democratic Party on Saturday elected Minnesota’s Ken Martin to be the minority party’s next national chairperson. He had been considered by many to be the frontrunner in the race, but lately Wisconsin’s state party chair, Ben Wikler, had emerged as a threat. Most important, Democrats under …

Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as their national chair
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as their national chair

Associated Press  

— 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. We’re taking the gloves off.” Martin now becomes one of the most important players in the Democratic Party’s comeback attempt as Trump pushes the limits of presidential power. Martin’s …

What You Need To Know About The Knock-Down, Drag-Out Race To Lead Democrats Out Of The Wilderness
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What You Need To Know About The Knock-Down, Drag-Out Race To Lead Democrats Out Of The Wilderness

Huff Post  

Kamala Harris concedes the presidential race to Donald Trump on Nov. 6, 2024. Notwithstanding a pre-election forum on Thursday interrupted by left-wing activists, the DNC’s 450 members are set to elect a new DNC chair in National Harbor, Maryland, on Saturday based less on ideology and more on whose personality and résumé best equips them to manage the DNC’s fundraising …

Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as national chair
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as national chair

LA Times  

Democrats have 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. 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. Harrison …

A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through Donald Trump’s second presidency. The leading candidates, Minnesota’s Ken Martin and Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler, are low-profile state party chairs with few obvious differences in how they would lead. They also want to double down on party …

A Democratic Party at crossroads will elect its new chairman on Saturday
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Democratic Party at crossroads will elect its new chairman on Saturday

LA Times  

Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison’s successor is not expected to be someone endorsing radical change. The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through President Trump’s second presidency. The leading candidates, Minnesota’s Ken Martin and Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler, are low-profile state party chairs with few obvious differences in …

Who's Ken Martin? Supporters say the Minnesota Democrat and would-be DNC chair is ready for battle
2 months ago

Who's Ken Martin? Supporters say the Minnesota Democrat and would-be DNC chair is ready for battle

Salon  

The chairman of Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, Ken Martin, has emerged as a favorite in the race for chair of the Democratic National Committee on a platform of expanding Democrats' operations in every state and territory, contesting every election and year-round campaigning. In addition to his support from party leaders, Martin has also garnered endorsements from two former candidates for DNC …

After major 2024 defeats, the Democratic Party searches for a new direction
2 months, 1 week ago

After major 2024 defeats, the Democratic Party searches for a new direction

NPR  

After major 2024 defeats, the Democratic Party searches for a new direction toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP DETROIT — The Democratic Party begins 2025 with several looming questions about its future. Sponsor Message "No DNC has ever invested more resources into strengthening our state parties than this DNC," Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Thursday. Without control of the …

Democrats search for a leader to rebuild as the party figures out what comes next
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats search for a leader to rebuild as the party figures out what comes next

CNN  

CNN — As Democrats head toward an uncertain future under a second Trump administration, the party’s search for a new leader to help rebuild the party also remains unsettled. “We want workhorses.” The DNC is made up of a mix of state party leaders and committee people, members of allied Democratic groups, union leaders and at-large members appointed by the …

“An honest broker”: Wisconsin Democrat "generates excitement" in race for DNC chair
2 months, 3 weeks ago

“An honest broker”: Wisconsin Democrat "generates excitement" in race for DNC chair

Salon  

In the run-up to the Democratic National Committee chair election, Ben Wikler, the Democratic Party chair in Wisconsin, has garnered support from across the party’s ideological spectrum and from all levels of the party. “I knew he was an organizer by training and he had that box checked but he also became a great fundraiser and a great communicator.” Pocan …

Marianne Williamson enters the race for DNC chair: We need to ‘create the energy’ to counter Trump
3 months ago

Marianne Williamson enters the race for DNC chair: We need to ‘create the energy’ to counter Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The race to lead the Democratic Party in the wake …

Marianne Williamson announces run for DNC chair
3 months ago

Marianne Williamson announces run for DNC chair

CNN  

CNN — Author and former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson announced Thursday she’s running to lead the Democratic National Committee. In order to respond to the challenge of this moment, the Democratic Party needs transformation,” she posted on social media, with a link to a lengthy letter addressed to DNC members outlining her ambitions for the office. In 2024, her best …

Playbook: Honey, I shrunk the DNC chair
3 months ago

Playbook: Honey, I shrunk the DNC chair

Politico  

Playbook: Honey, I shrunk the DNC chair Presented by With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine DRIVING THE DAY CHRIS LaCIVITA’S NEXT MOVE — The former Trump campaign strategist and pollster TONY FABRIZIO are both joining Building America’s Future as senior advisers, ready to help boost President-elect DONALD TRUMP from the outside, Fox News’ Julia Johnson scooped. …

DNC Chair Candidate Ben Wikler Wants To Replicate His Wisconsin Success
3 months, 1 week ago

DNC Chair Candidate Ben Wikler Wants To Replicate His Wisconsin Success

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Few would dispute that Ben Wikler is a rising star in the Democratic Party. That’s what we need nationally now.” Wikler is one of four official candidates for DNC chair. “For the primary calendar, the DNC chair’s essential job should be to run a process where all the DNC members are heard and that helps us to …

Opinion | Even Centrists Agree: Ben Wikler for DNC Chair
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion | Even Centrists Agree: Ben Wikler for DNC Chair

Politico  

So why do we view Wikler as the right leader for right now? To contrast most distinctly with a Republican Party led by the oldest person ever elected president, Democrats should pick a future-oriented leader without the baggage or scars of the past decades of political warfare. Jesse Jackson once remarked, the Democratic Party needs “two wings to fly.” And …

Ken Martin, in DNC bid, calls for ‘massive narrative and branding project’ for Democrats
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ken Martin, in DNC bid, calls for ‘massive narrative and branding project’ for Democrats

Politico  

Several other Democrats, including Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, former Rep. Max Rose and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha are all also considering bids. Martin’s candidate memo, titled “A New DNC Framework,” hits several themes espoused by Democrats for years, like doubling down on a 50-state strategy, focusing on non-federal races, energizing youth mobilization …

Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national party
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national party

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, said Sunday he has joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington. “We organize and communicate year-round in every corner of the state — rural, suburban, urban, red, blue and purple areas alike.” …

Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump’s inauguration
4 months ago

Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump’s inauguration

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The chair of the Democratic National Committee informed party leaders on Monday that the DNC will choose his successor in February, an election that will speak volumes about how the party wants to present itself during four more years of Donald Trump in the White House. Jaime Harrison, in a letter to members of the party’s powerful Rules …

Why Ken Martin Wants To Lead The Democratic National Committee
4 months ago

Why Ken Martin Wants To Lead The Democratic National Committee

Huff Post  

Ken Martin, the chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, addresses party faithful on election night this year in St. Paul, Minnesota. Christopher Mark Juhn/Getty Images Ken Martin, the chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party — as his state’s Democratic Party is known — on Tuesday officially announced his candidacy to head the Democratic National Committee, becoming the second person to …

The DNC is looking for a new leader after the party's stinging loss in 2024
4 months ago

The DNC is looking for a new leader after the party's stinging loss in 2024

NPR  

The DNC is looking for a new leader after the party's stinging loss in 2024 The election for the chair of the Democratic National Committee is coming up. There is another election coming up - that's right - for the chair of the Democratic National Committee. Now, while it may not seem consequential to some people, the winner will play …

Ken Martin jumps into race for DNC chair
4 months, 1 week ago

Ken Martin jumps into race for DNC chair

Politico  

The battle for DNC chair will offer some of the first clues on how the Democratic Party plans to plot a path forward after losing the election this month to President-elect Donald Trump. James Zogby, a longtime DNC member from the progressive wing of the party, said he is backing Martin because he is “looking for someone who can build …

The biggest clue about the Democrats’ post-election future starts with this race
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

The biggest clue about the Democrats’ post-election future starts with this race

Politico  

It’s a fight with significant consequences for Democrats. “This is a pivotal moment that will show us whether the party has learned its lessons or not, and we’ll know what direction it’s going based on who it selects as its chair,” said Democratic strategist Jennifer Holdsworth, who managed a DNC chair race in 2017. “We need a party leader, and …

The Democrats are starting to discuss party chair candidates for the second Trump era
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Democrats are starting to discuss party chair candidates for the second Trump era

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party faces existential questions after Donald Trump’s resounding victory. “They have to find someone from outside Washington who understands politics at the grassroots level,” said Howard Dean, a former chair who took the position after George W. Bush won a second term as president. “As the party looks to the future, we must be positioned for …

The DNC Chair Race Is A Proxy Battle, But Nobody Told The People Who Get To Vote On It
8 years, 1 month ago

The DNC Chair Race Is A Proxy Battle, But Nobody Told The People Who Get To Vote On It

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ATLANTA ― If you’re just paying attention now to the race to chair the Democratic National Committee, you could be forgiven for thinking it is an election for a much bigger office. Missouri DNC member Brian Wahby endorsed Perez on Friday because of Perez’s “experience managing large organizations.” “He has a good track record of turning around …

Who's Who In The Race For DNC Chair — And Their Plans To Make Democrats Win Again
8 years, 1 month ago

Who's Who In The Race For DNC Chair — And Their Plans To Make Democrats Win Again

NPR  

Who's Who In The Race For DNC Chair — And Their Plans To Make Democrats Win Again Against a backdrop of turmoil and after big losses in November, the Democratic National Committee votes this week for its next leader. Enlarge this image toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images Politics Labor Secretary Tom Perez Makes Case To Be Next …

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