Minnesota politico turned DNC chair

What to know about Ken Martin, the next chair of the DNC
Minnesota Democrat Ken Martin won the race to be the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) next leader on Saturday afternoon, taking the reins from outgoing chair Jaime Harrison. Martin won the DNC race as committee members gathered in Maryland to cast their votes,
Minnesota DFL chair Ken Martin elected as next leader of DNC
Ken Martin was elected on Saturday to serve as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, putting him at the helm of a party trying to rebuild its image after a disappointing 2024 cycle. Why it matters: Martin,
Ken Martin, a Proud “Pro-Labor Progressive,” Is Elected as DNC Chair
DNC members give a big victory to Minnesota party leader who says his politics were forged while working for the late Senator Paul Wellstone.
Ken Martin: the Minnesota politico turned DNC chair
The Democrats have a new face in charge. Ken Martin was elected chair of the Democratic National Committee on Feb. 1. After years as a Minnesota mainstay and leader of the state's major Democratic wing, Martin will head a party in flux after a 2024 defeat as it works to drum up a unified strategy to combat President Donald Trump's agenda.
Ken Martin Elected DNC Chair As Democrats Navigate Post-Election Challenges
WASHINGTON, DC – Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin has been elected as the new leader of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), securing 246.5 out of 428 votes. He defeated Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, who garnered 134.5 votes, and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, who received 44 votes.
Longtime DFL leader Ken Martin elected chair of national Democratic Party
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has a new leader: Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party for more than a decade. Martin, 51 and a resident of Eagan, was elected DNR chair on the first ballot of voting Saturday, signaling "overwhelming support from DNC members," a news release says.
DNC Elects Minnesota Operator Ken Martin As New Chairperson
The Democratic National Committee has selected a new chairperson after a disastrous 2024 election that saw Republicans take control Congress.
Minnesota DFL’s Ken Martin elected national Democratic Party chair on first ballot
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. - Democratic Party leaders from across the nation on Saturday elected Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin to lead the Democratic National Committee, bringing an end to a three-month battle over who will take the party into the future after major losses in 2024.
New DNC chair Ken Martin says he's eager to push back against Trump's agenda
NPR's Juana Summers talks to the newly elected chair of the Democratic National Committee, Ken Martin, about the future of the Democratic Party under a second Trump administration.
Ken Martin elected chair of Democratic National Committee on first ballot
Longtime Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin has been elected chair of the Democratic National Committee in a commanding first ballot victory, vaulting him to the national stage while leaving a major hole to fill for local Democrats.
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5 Things to Know About Ken Martin, the DNC’s New Chair
Here are five things to know about Ken Martin, the Minnesota party chair that Democrats just chose to lead the DNC.
Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as their national chair
Democrats are poised to elect a new leader in a low-profile Democratic National Committee election that could have big ...
Maddow Blog | Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.3.25: Ken Martin tapped to lead DNC
Ken Martin was elected the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee over the weekend, defeating Wisconsin Democratic ...
Ken Martin wins race to become chair of the Democratic National Committee as party looks to find its footing
National Harbor, Maryland – Ken Martin, the chair of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic party, will become the new leader of ...
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Former DNC Official Says He Didn’t Find ‘A Single’ Dem At Major Meeting Who Wants Harris To ‘Run Again’ In 2028
Former Democratic National Committee (DNC) official Alex Hoffman said during a Tuesday podcast that he did not find anybody ...
Ken Martin, New DNC Chair, Tasked With Turning Around a Struggling Party
The successor to Jaime Harrison, to be selected Saturday, will face a deflated base and an emboldened Donald Trump.
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The crucial first step for the new DNC chair
(Rod Lamkey Jr./AP) Ken Martin, the new chair of the Democratic National Committee ... I saw this in action as one of the moderators at the final forum for the eight candidates for DNC chair ...
DNC Picks Ken Martin, David Hogg, double down on identity politics—MAGA is thrilled! Robby Soave
Robby Soave delivers radar on Democratic National Committee's pick Ken Martin as their new chair and the identity politics within the party. Independent journalist Lee Fang weighs in. #DNC #KenMartin ...