Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as national chair
Martin succeeds Jaime Harrison of South Carolina atop the Democratic Committee. Harrison did not seek another term after the ...
Democrats elect new chair as party aims to rebound following major 2024 election setbacks
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday elected Ken Martin as its next party chair, in the wake of major setbacks up and down the ballot in the 2024 elections.
Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean higher inflation and economic disruption
It is possible that the tariffs could be short-lived if Canada and Mexico can reach a deal with Trump to more aggressively address illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling. Trump’s move against ...
Democratic Party ‘will rise again’: Former Maryland Gov. O’Malley loses race for DNC chair
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley lost the election for Democratic National Committee chair Saturday as the party seeks a new path forward following November’s presidential election defeat. Ken ...
Wisconsin's Ben Wikler falls short in his run to lead the Democratic National Committee
Wisconsin's Ben Wikler finished second Saturday to Minnesota's Ken Martin in the competition to chair the Democratic National Committee.
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Democrats will choose new party leadership today
The next DNC chair will inherit a national party apparatus that has touted record fundraising, as well as record investments in data and organizing resources.