Democrats prepare to elect new national chair amid Trump’s second term
The top two candidates in Saturday’s election are Ken Martin, the head of Minnesota Democrats, and Ben Wikler, the chairman of Wisconsin Democrats.
Ken Martin wins race for chair of Democratic National Committee
Minnesota's Ken Martin has won the race for chair of the Democratic National Committee, beating Wisconsin's Ben Wikler in a closely watched contest. Now Democrats are looking to define their new agenda and review their strategies.
Democrats Elect Ken Martin, 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.
Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as their national chair
Ken Martin succeeds Jaime Harrison, who declined to run for another term after Democrats lost to Donald Trump in the 2024 elections. Martin easily defeated Wisconsin party chair Ben Wikler, who was backed by leaders in Congress and top donors.
Dems elect Ken Martin to lead their anti-Trump strategy
The chair of Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party defeated Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler on the first ballot.
Ken Martin elected to head Democratic National Committee
The Democratic National Committee on Saturday tabbed Minnesota native Ken Martin as its new chair during its winter meeting near Washington, D.C. Martin, who has served as chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party since 2011,
Democrats elect new chair who branded Trump a 'traitor' as party aims to rebound from disastrous 2024 election
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.
Wisconsin's Ben Wikler claims momentum is on his side heading into Saturday's DNC vote
Wisconsin party chair Ben Wikler is claiming momentum with a fresh endorsement from Nancy Pelosi to lead the Democratic ...
Martin or Wikler for DNC chair? Dems set to pick next leader after low-key campaign
Democrats on Saturday will pick their first new leader in the second Donald Trump era. But a lack of big names or any ...
Jeffries backs Wikler in last-minute endorsement for DNC chair
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) made a last-minute endorsement in the race for Democratic National Committee ...
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 ...
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Nancy Pelosi endorses Ben Wikler in race for DNC chair amid party challenges
As the Democratic party prepares to elect a new national chair, wisconsinite Ben Wikler has emerged as a frontrunner in the ...
Pelosi backs Ben Wikler for DNC chair
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has backed Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler to lead the Democratic National ...
7 governors back Ben Wikler for DNC chair: Exclusive
Seven sitting governors are throwing their support behind Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler's run for Democratic ...