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The2025 Democratic National Committee chairmanship election was held on February 1, 2025, at the party's winter meeting inNational Harbor, Maryland , to determine the next chairperson of theDemocratic National Committee (DNC).Jaime Harrison did not seek a second term as chair of the party.Ken Martin won the election on the first ballot with 246.5 votes.
Jaime Harrison , the outgoing DNC chairHarrison was elected chair of theDemocratic National Committee in January 2021, following the presidential election ofJoe Biden in2020 . During his tenure, Harrison defended Biden from calls to suspend his2024 re-election campaign amidthe first 2024 presidential debate . Following the2024 United States presidential election , in which Democratic vice presidentKamala Harris was defeated byRepublican former presidentDonald Trump , it was reported that Harrison would not seek re-election as chair of the Democratic National Committee in 2025. An all-staff meeting was held on November 6, 2024, to discuss the results of the election and a potential timeline for a leadership vote,[ 1] [ 2]
Harrison officially announced that he would not seek re-election as DNC chair on November 25, 2024. The election to determine the next chair was held during the party's winter meeting on February 1, 2025, during which 448 DNC members voted on a chair; a simple majority of votes was required to win.[ 3]
November 6, 2024 –Reuters reports that Jaime Harrison will not seek re-election as chair of the Democratic National Committee in 2025 following the party's defeat in the2024 United States presidential election .[ 1] December 12, 2024 – Meeting of the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee voted on the chair election process.[ 4] January 2025 – Four candidate forums featuring qualifying candidates will be held.[ 5] February 1, 2025 – Election was held by party voting members at the DNC's Winter Meeting, and Ken Martin was elected.[ 3] In order to qualify as a candidate for chair, prospective candidates had to submit a nominating statement signed by 40 DNC members by January 25, 2025.[ 6]
Stacey Abrams , former minority leader of theGeorgia House of Representatives (2011–2017) from the 84th district (2007–2013) and 89th district (2013–2017) and candidate forgovernor of Georgia in2018 and2022 [ 2] (endorsed Wikler) [ 21] Andy Beshear ,governor of Kentucky (2019–present)[ 2] (endorsed Wikler) [ 22] Michael Blake , former vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (2017–2021)(running for mayor of New York City and ran for DNC vice chair of civic engagement) [ 23] Sherrod Brown ,U.S. senator fromOhio (2007–2025)[ 24] Laphonza Butler ,U.S. senator fromCalifornia (2023–2024) and former president ofEMILY's List (2021–2023)[ 25] Pete Buttigieg ,U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2021–2025), formermayor of South Bend (2012–2020), and candidate for DNC chair in2017 and president in2020 [ 2] Rahm Emanuel ,U.S. Ambassador to Japan (2022–2025) and formermayor of Chicago (2011–2019)[ 26] Marcia Fudge , formerU.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2021–2024) andU.S. Representative fromOhio's 11th congressional district [ 27] (endorsed O'Malley) [ 28] Mitch Landrieu ,senior advisor to the president forInfrastructure Investment and Jobs (2021–2024) and formermayor of New Orleans (2010–2018)[ 29] (endorsed O'Malley) [ 30] Mallory McMorrow , majority whip of theMichigan Senate (2023–present) from the8th district (2019–present)[ 31] (endorsed Wikler) [ 32] Phil Murphy ,governor of New Jersey (2018–present)[ 33] Dean Phillips , formerU.S. Representative fromMinnesota's 3rd congressional district (2019–2025) andcandidate for president in 2024 [ 34] (endorsed Martin) [ 35] Chuck Rocha , political strategist[ 36] The party hosted forums for candidates,[ 3] [ 6] [ 37] [ 23] Jaime Harrison after making several positive statements about PresidentDonald Trump and several contributions to Republican candidates.[ 38]
Debates among candidates for the 2025 Democratic National Committee chairmanship election No. Date and time Place Host Link Participants P Present I Invited A Absent N Not invited NYD Not yet declared candidacy W Withdrawn
Hathaway Martin O'Malley Paul Shakir Skoufis Snyder Wikler Williamson 1[ 39] December 7, 2024 Boston, MA Young Democrats of America YouTube N P P N NYD P N P NYD 2[ 40] January 6, 2025 Virtual DNC Labor Council YouTube P P P P NYD P P P P 3[ 41] [ 42] January 11, 2025 Virtual Democratic National Committee YouTube P P P P NYD P P P P 4 January 14, 2025 Virtual Brian Tyler Cohen YouTube P P P P NYD P A P P 5[ 43] [ 44] January 16, 2025 Detroit, MI Democratic National CommitteePolitico YouTube P P P P N W P P P 6[ 45] January 23, 2025 Virtual Democratic National Committee YouTube P P P P N W P P P 7[ 46] January 24, 2025 Charleston, SC Democratic National CommitteeSouth Carolina Democratic Party YouTube P P P P A W P P A 8[ 45] [ 47] January 30, 2025 Washington, D.C. Democratic National CommitteeMSNBC YouTube P P P P P W P P P
Ken Martin
Executive Branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives Statewide officials State legislators Individuals Party officials 200 DNC members,[ 38] 51 state party chairs and vice chairs[ 57] Organizations Martin O'Malley
Executive Branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives Mayors Party officials Labor unions Ben Wikler
Executive Branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives Pramila Jayapal ,WA-07 [ 35] Hakeem Jeffries ,House Minority Leader (2023–present) fromNY-08 [ 73] Marcy Kaptur ,OH-09 [ 70] Gwen Moore ,WI-04 [ 74] Nancy Pelosi , formerSpeaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (2007–2011, 2019–2023) fromCA-11 [ 75] Mark Pocan ,WI-02 [ 76] Delia Ramirez ,IL-03 [ 77] Tim Ryan ,OH-13 [ 78] Jan Schakowsky ,IL-09 [ 79] Statewide officials Jocelyn Benson ,Michigan Secretary of State (2019–present)[ 70] Andy Beshear ,Governor of Kentucky (2019–present)[ 22] Tony Evers ,Governor of Wisconsin (2019–present)[ 22] Garlin Gilchrist ,Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (2019–present)[ 70] Maura Healey ,Governor of Massachusetts (2023–present)[ 22] Kathy Hochul ,Governor of New York (2021–present)[ 80] Daniel Hynes , formerIllinois Comptroller (1999–2011)[ 80] Laura Kelly ,Governor of Kansas (2019–present)[ 22] Tina Kotek ,Governor of Oregon (2023–present)[ 22] Michelle Lujan Grisham ,Governor of New Mexico (2019–present)[ 22] Janet Mills ,Governor of Maine (2019–present)[ 22] Gretchen Whitmer ,Governor of Michigan (2019–present)[ 22] State legislators Mayors Individuals Daniella Ballou-Aares , CEO ofLeadership Now Project [ 83] Jonathan Cowan , president and co-founder ofThird Way [ 84] Jon Favreau , co-host ofPod Save America [ 35] Michelle Goldberg , columnist[ 85] Leah Greenberg , executive director ofIndivisible [ 86] John Nichols , author, associate editor ofThe Cap Times , and national affairs correspondent forThe Nation magazine[ 87] Christine Pelosi , political strategist and daughter ofNancy Pelosi [ 88] Becky Pringle , president of theNational Education Association (2020–present)[ 89] Jennifer Rubin , columnist[ 90] Lee Saunders , president of theAmerican Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (2012–present)[ 89] April Verrett, president of theService Employees International Union (2024–present)[ 89] Randi Weingarten , president of theAmerican Federation of Teachers (2008–present)[ 89] Party officials Organizations Labor unions Newspapers Declined to endorse
Executive Branch officials U.S. senators Statewide officials Organizations Association of State Democratic Committees[ 101] Labor unions Party officials Jonathan Jackson(undeclared)
Rahm Emanuel(declined to run)
U.S. representatives Party officials Of the 428 votes cast, Martin won 246.5 votes, Wikler won 134.5 votes, O'Malley won 44 votes,[ 106] [ 107] [ 18]
Candidate secured enough votes to win election Candidate secured a plurality of votes in the round Candidate withdrew^a b Jarrett Renshaw (November 6, 2024)."Democratic Party chair Harrison won't seek new term after Trump win, sources say" .Reuters . ^a b c d Merica, Dan; Peoples, Steve (November 9, 2024)."The Democrats are starting to discuss party chair candidates for the second Trump era" .Associated Press . RetrievedFebruary 1, 2025 . ^a b c d Murray, Isabella (November 25, 2024)."DNC chair election set for Feb. 1, party official says" .ABC News . RetrievedNovember 25, 2024 . ^ "DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Votes to Recommend 2025 Rules of Procedure for Election of DNC Officers" .Democrats . December 12, 2024. RetrievedJanuary 3, 2025 .^ Schneider, Elena (November 25, 2024)."DNC announces candidate forums, sets chair election for Feb. 1" .Politico . RetrievedNovember 25, 2024 . ^a b Tomasello, Adrianna (December 12, 2024)."DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Votes to Recommend 2025 Rules of Procedure for Election of DNC Officers" .democrats.org (Press release). Democratic National Committee. RetrievedDecember 13, 2024 . ^a b Epstein, Reid J. (January 5, 2025)."As Democrats Reel, Two Front-Runners Emerge in a Leadership Battle" .The New York Times . RetrievedJanuary 5, 2025 . ^ Epstein, Reid J. (November 19, 2024)."Ken Martin, a Minnesotan With Deep Democratic Ties, Joins the D.N.C. Race" The New York Times . RetrievedNovember 19, 2024 . ^ Epstein, Reid J. (November 18, 2024)."Martin O'Malley, Ex-Maryland Governor, Kicks Off Race to Lead D.N.C." The New York Times . RetrievedNovember 18, 2024 . ^ McGonigle, Bryan (December 5, 2024)."Newton Democrat running for DNC chair" .Newton Beacon . RetrievedDecember 5, 2024 . ^ Goldmacher, Shane; Epstein, Reid (January 15, 2024)."Faiz Shakir, Ex-Bernie Sanders Campaign Chief, Joins Race for D.N.C. Chair" .The New York Times . RetrievedJanuary 15, 2024 . ^ Epstein, Reid J. (December 1, 2024)."Wisconsin Democratic Chair Says He Is the One to Revive a Distressed Party" .The New York Times . RetrievedDecember 1, 2024 . ^ Walsh, Kelsey; Shepherd, Brittany (December 1, 2024)."Two more Democrats join race for Democratic National Committee chair" .ABC News . RetrievedDecember 1, 2024 . ^ "Qualified DNC Party Officer Candidates" (PDF) . Democratic National Committee. RetrievedJanuary 30, 2025 .^ Epstein, Reid (November 30, 2024)."After Democratic Losses, a Little-Known Lawmaker Wants to Lead the Party" .The New York Times . RetrievedNovember 30, 2024 . ^a b Schneider, Elena (January 16, 2025)."Ken Martin gets another endorsement in DNC race as James Skoufis drops out" .POLITICO . RetrievedJanuary 16, 2025 . ^ Shalal, Andrea (December 10, 2024)."Latino security expert Nate Snyder joins race to be Democratic party chair" .Reuters . RetrievedDecember 11, 2024 . ^a b Shepherd, Brittany; Murphy, Isabella (February 1, 2025)."DNC selects new leader after 2024 election disappointment" . ABC News. RetrievedFebruary 1, 2025 . ^ Mueller, Julia (December 26, 2024)."Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair" .The Hill . RetrievedDecember 26, 2024 . ^a b Peoples, Steve (February 1, 2025)."Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as national chair" .Associated Press . RetrievedFebruary 1, 2025 . ^a b c Booker, Brakkton (January 13, 2025)."Abrams endorses Wikler in DNC race" .Politico . RetrievedJanuary 13, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g h i Shepherd, Brittany; Kerr, Nicholas (January 23, 2025)."7 governors back Ben Wikler for DNC chair: Exclusive" .ABC News . RetrievedJanuary 23, 2025 . ^a b Levien, Simon J. (November 28, 2024)."Who Might Be the Next Chair of the Democratic Party?" .The New York Times . RetrievedJanuary 6, 2025 . ^ Kuttner, Robert (November 11, 2024)."Who Will Lead the Democratic Party?" .The American Prospect . RetrievedNovember 18, 2024 . ^ Mehta, Seema (November 18, 2024)."Laphonza Butler reflects on her brief Senate career, the presidential race and her future" .Los Angeles Times . RetrievedNovember 18, 2024 . ^ "Rahm Emanuel 'not interested' in DNC chair, but far from done with politics" .Chicago Sun-Times . December 4, 2024. RetrievedDecember 4, 2024 .^ Haines, Errin (December 6, 2024)."Why aren't Black women in the conversation to lead the Democratic Party?" .The 19th . RetrievedDecember 6, 2024 . ^a b c d Vitali, Ali (January 6, 2025)."Martin O'Malley snags DNC chair endorsements from current and former Black members of Congress" .NBC News . RetrievedJanuary 6, 2025 . ^ Marans, Daniel (November 18, 2024)."Mitch Landrieu, A Harris Campaign Leader, Rules Out DNC Chair Run" .HuffPost . RetrievedNovember 18, 2024 . ^a b c d e f Vakil, Caroline (January 9, 2025)."Over 50 current, former mayors endorse Martin O'Malley in DNC chair bid" .The Hill . RetrievedJanuary 9, 2025 . ^ Vakil, Caroline (December 17, 2024)."Michigan state lawmaker passes on DNC chair position" .The Hill . RetrievedDecember 18, 2024 . ^a b Vakil, Caroline (January 14, 2025)."Michigan lawmaker who spoke at Dem convention endorses Wikler for DNC chair" .The Hill . RetrievedJanuary 14, 2025 . ^ Lesniewski, Niels; McIntire, Mary Ellen; Altimari, Daniela (November 14, 2024)."At the Races: The Leftovers" .Roll Call . RetrievedNovember 18, 2024 .This morning, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy ruled out a run, according to ABC News. ^ Smiley, Tavis (January 8, 2025)."Congressman Dean Phillips joins Tavis Smiley" . KBLA Talk 1580. RetrievedJanuary 9, 2025 . ^a b c d Otterbein, Holly; Schneider, Elena (November 12, 2024)."The biggest clue about the Democrats' post-election future starts with this race" .Politico . RetrievedNovember 18, 2024 . ^ "Who should lead the Democratic party? Analysts discuss" .CNN . December 5, 2024. RetrievedDecember 5, 2024 .^ Merica, Dan (November 25, 2024)."Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump's inauguration" .Associated Press . RetrievedDecember 6, 2024 . ^a b c Epstein, Reid J. (January 24, 2025)."Ken Martin Emerges as a Heavy Favorite in the Race to Lead the DNC" .The New York Times . RetrievedJanuary 24, 2025 . ^ Roy, Yash (December 8, 2024)."Young Democrats of America host first DNC chairman race candidates forum" .The Hill . RetrievedDecember 8, 2024 . ^ Craig, Berry (January 3, 2025)."DNC Labor Council Virtual Party Chair Candidate Forum" .Kentucky State AFL-CIO . RetrievedJanuary 10, 2025 . ^ Tomasello, Adrianna (January 7, 2025)."ADVISORY: DNC Announces Qualifying Candidates, Moderators, and Additional Details for First DNC Officer Forum on January 11" .Democrats . RetrievedJanuary 11, 2025 . ^ Fields, Ashleigh (January 11, 2025)."Democrats debate strategy, voter protection at first candidate forum" .The Hill . RetrievedJanuary 12, 2025 . ^ Manchester, Julia (January 16, 2025)."DNC to hold first in-person candidate forum in Detroit" .The Hill . RetrievedJanuary 10, 2025 . ^ Tomasello, Adrianna (January 10, 2025)."ADVISORY: DNC and POLITICO to Host DNC Officer Forum in Detroit, Michigan on January 16 - Democrats" .Democrats . Democratic National Committee. RetrievedJanuary 13, 2025 . ^a b Wren, Adam (December 24, 2024)."Playbook: Honey, I shrunk the DNC chair" .Politico . RetrievedDecember 24, 2024 . ^ Brams, Sophie (January 10, 2025)."South Carolina Democrats, DNC to host forum with Chair candidates in Charleston" .Count on News 2 . RetrievedJanuary 11, 2025 . ^ Johnson, Ted (January 22, 2025)."MSNBC To Host Forum For Candidates To Lead Democratic National Committee" .Deadline Hollywood . RetrievedJanuary 22, 2025 . ^ Vakil, Caroline (February 1, 2025)."What to know about Ken Martin, the next chair of the DNC" .NBC News . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2025 . ^ Shepherd, Brittany; Kerr, Nicholas (January 21, 2025)."Democrats look to define dynamics of race for party chair" .ABC News . RetrievedJanuary 21, 2025 . ^a b c d e f Long, Hank (December 24, 2024)."Walz declines to endorse Ken Martin in race for DNC chair" .Alpha News . RetrievedDecember 25, 2024 .Walz answered, before making it clear he won't make an endorsement for DNC chair. ^a b c d e f McIntire, Mary Ellen; Altimari, Daniela (January 29, 2025)."Democrats in Congress largely stay on sidelines in DNC chair race" .Roll Call . RetrievedJanuary 29, 2025 . ^ Ferguson, Dana (February 1, 2025)."Democrats elect Minnesota's Ken Martin as DNC chair on first ballot" .MPR News . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2025 . ^ Long, Hank (November 19, 2024)."Ken Martin launches bid for DNC chair" .Alpha News . RetrievedNovember 19, 2024 . ^ Ferguson, Dana (February 1, 2025)."Democrats elect Minnesota's Ken Martin as DNC chair on first ballot" .MPR News . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2025 . ^a b Epstein, Reid J. (January 9, 2025)."Tim Walz Endorses Ken Martin, a Fellow Minnesotan, to Lead the D.N.C." The New York Times . RetrievedJanuary 9, 2025 . ^a b "Union leaders take sides in Democratic Party chair race" .People's World . RetrievedJanuary 31, 2025 .^ Woodall, Hunter (January 13, 2025)."Minnesotan Ken Martin's bid to be DNC chair gains more public endorsements - CBS News" .CBS News . RetrievedJanuary 13, 2025 . ^ Otterbein, Holly (November 19, 2024)."Ken Martin jumps into race for DNC chair" .Politico . RetrievedNovember 19, 2024 . ^ Ken Martin (January 23, 2025)."Latino Victory Fund endorses Ken Martin for DNC Chair" . Instagram. RetrievedFebruary 8, 2025 . ^ Minnesota Young DFL (MYDFL) (December 21, 2024)."MYDFL is endorsing DFL Chair Ken Martin for the DNC chair position in the upcoming election. And if there's one thing we've learned from experience here in Minnesota, it's that Ken comes through. Yeah, we're movin' with Martin #KMart4DNC" . Facebook. RetrievedDecember 25, 2024 . ^a b c Rampani, Lori (November 26, 2024)."Dem. Lawmakers endorse former MD Gov. and Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley for DNC Chair" .WBFF . RetrievedNovember 26, 2024 . ^ Cohen, Max; Soellner, Mica (January 9, 2025)."Jeffries to host DNC candidates in competitive chair race" .Punchbowl News . RetrievedJanuary 9, 2025 . ^ Swick, Carson; Conrad, Brooke (January 15, 2025)."Race for DNC chair: Some see Maryland's O'Malley as a 'proven political winner.' Some don't" .The Baltimore Sun . RetrievedJanuary 15, 2025 . ^ "IFPTE Endorses Gov. O'Malley for Democratic National Committee Chair" .IFPTE . January 17, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 18, 2025 .^ Peoples, Steve (January 15, 2025)."Faiz Shakir, Bernie Sanders' former campaign chief, enters DNC race" .Associated Press . RetrievedJanuary 15, 2025 . ^ Reich, Robert (December 1, 2024)."Wikler for Chair" .Robert Reich . Substack. RetrievedDecember 1, 2024 . ^ Niedzwiadek, Nick (January 31, 2025)."Former acting Labor secretary Su backs Wikler in DNC chair race" .PoliticoPro . PoliticoPro. RetrievedApril 17, 2025 . ^a b Andrea, Lawrence (November 19, 2024)."Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler seen as a contender to lead the DNC" .Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . RetrievedNovember 19, 2024 . ^a b c d e "Wikler campaign: Four largest public sector unions endorse Ben Wikler for DNC Chair" .Wispolitics.com . RetrievedJanuary 16, 2025 .^a b c d e "Wikler campaign: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson endorses Ben Wikler for DNC Chair ahead of Detroit DNC forum" .WisPolitics . January 15, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 16, 2025 .^ DaBruzzi, Anthony (January 3, 2025)." .Spectrum News 1 . RetrievedJanuary 6, 2025 . ^ Schneider, Elena (January 2, 2025)."Schumer backs Wisconsin's Wikler for DNC chair" .Politico . RetrievedJanuary 2, 2025 . ^ Wu, Nicholas (January 31, 2025)."Jeffries backs Wikler" .Politico . RetrievedJanuary 31, 2025 . ^ Weigel, David (December 2, 2024)."DNC leadership race heats up as Wisconsin party chair Ben Wikler joins competition" .Semafor . RetrievedDecember 2, 2024 . ^ Wu, Nicholas (January 29, 2025)."Pelosi backs Wikler for DNC" .Politico . RetrievedJanuary 29, 2025 . ^ Wise, David (November 18, 2024)."Johnson tells 'UpFront' questions 'remain unanswered' in Hovde-Baldwin race" .WisPolitics . RetrievedNovember 18, 2024 . ^ "ICE has arrived, along with Dr. Phil" .Politico . January 27, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 27, 2025 .^ Ryan, Tim (January 30, 2025)."Ben Wikler for DNC Chair" .Medium . RetrievedJanuary 31, 2025 . ^ "Wikler campaign: Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky chair of the International Workers' Rights Caucus, endorses Ben Wikler for DNC Chair" .WisPolitics (Press release). January 13, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 13, 2025 .^a b Epstein, Reid (January 24, 2025)."Contenders to Lead the Democratic Party Scramble to Show Momentum" .New York Times . RetrievedJanuary 24, 2025 . ^ Kelly, Jack (January 27, 2025)."Wisconsin's Ben Wikler could soon lead national Democratic Party" .Wisconsin Watch . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2025 . ^ Blackburn, Zach (January 29, 2025)."Baraka makes endorsement in DNC chair race" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 29, 2025 . ^a b "Leadership Now Project Endorses Ben Wikler for Chair of the Democratic National Committee" . January 21, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 28, 2025 .^ "Even Centrists Agree: Ben Wikler for DNC Chair" .Politico . December 4, 2024. RetrievedJanuary 8, 2025 .^ Goldberg, Michelle (December 2, 2024)."If Anyone Can Save the Democrats, It's Ben Wikler" .The New York Times . RetrievedDecember 4, 2024 . ^a b Greenberg, Leah ."Indivisible endorses Ben Wikler for DNC Chair" .Medium . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2025 .^ Nichols, John (December 1, 2024)."Ben Wikler is a party builder" .The Capital Times . RetrievedJanuary 15, 2025 . ^ Epstein, Reid J.; Goldmacher, Shane (February 1, 2025)."Democratic National Committee Picks Next Chair: What to Watch For" .The New York Times . RetrievedFebruary 1, 2025 . ^a b c d "AFSCME, AFT, NEA and SEIU presidents endorse Ben Wikler as chair of the Democratic National Committee" . January 16, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 16, 2025 .^ Rubin, Jennifer (November 25, 2024)."Dems' future — and democracy itself — might depend on the DNC chairman pick" .The Washington Post . RetrievedNovember 25, 2024 . ^ Greve, Joan E. (January 31, 2025)."DNC to elect new chair as party grapples with how to rebuild after 2024 losses" .The Guardian . RetrievedJanuary 31, 2025 . ^ Daniels, Eugene (January 6, 2025)."Playbook: The storm arrives in Washington" .Politico . RetrievedJanuary 6, 2025 . ^ Stuart, Tessa (December 20, 2024)."The Race for DNC Chair Is a Midwest Nice Fight" .Rolling Stone . RetrievedDecember 20, 2024 . ^ Manchester, Julia (December 4, 2024)."Wikler wins endorsements for DNC from MoveOn.org executive director, PCCC" .The Hill . RetrievedDecember 5, 2024 . ^ Manchester, Julia (December 4, 2024)."Third Way backing Wisconsin's Ben Wikler for DNC chair" .The Hill . RetrievedDecember 4, 2024 . ^ Weingarten, Randi (January 30, 2025)."Opinion: Take it from union leaders—elect Ben Wikler chair of the DNC" .Daily Kos . RetrievedJanuary 30, 2025 . ^ "Wikler campaign: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi endorses Ben Wikler for DNC chair" .WisPolitics . January 29, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 30, 2025 .^ "Editorial | Ben Wikler should be the DNC chair" .The Cap Times . December 4, 2024. RetrievedDecember 4, 2024 .^ Thomas, Ken; McCormick, John (February 1, 2025)."Next DNC Chair's Task: Turn Around a Struggling Party" .WSJ . RetrievedFebruary 1, 2025 . ^a b Blackburn, Zach (January 29, 2025)."Murphy, Kim make endorsements for DNC leadership roles" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 29, 2025 . ^ John, Arit."Democrats search for a leader to rebuild as the party figures out what comes next" . RetrievedJanuary 13, 2025 .Others have pointed to the news that the Association of State Democratic Committees, the group Martin chairs that represents the largest voting bloc in the DNC, decided this week not to endorse a candidate. ^ Svitek, Patrick (January 19, 2025)."After November losses, Democrats vie to lead DNC in restless race" .The Washington Post . RetrievedJanuary 19, 2025 . ^ Sweet, Lynn (January 6, 2025)."Rep. Jonathan Jackson mulling a long-shot, late bid to chair the Democratic National Committee" .Chicago Sun-Times . RetrievedJanuary 7, 2025 . ^ Israel, Steve (November 20, 2024)."Run, Rahm, run: Why Emanuel should lead the DNC" .The Hill . RetrievedNovember 20, 2024 . ^ Kurtz, Josh (November 13, 2024)."O'Malley ponders bid to lead dispirited DNC" .Maryland Matters . RetrievedNovember 18, 2024 . ^ Fowler, Steven (February 1, 2025)."The Democratic Party votes for new leadership, choosing Minnesota's Ken Martin as chair" .NPR Archived from the original on February 1, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 1, 2025 . ^ Epstein, Reid J.; Goldmacher, Shane (February 1, 2025)."Democrats Choose a Political Operator From Minnesota as Their New Leader" . New York Times. RetrievedFebruary 1, 2025 .
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