Overview

• The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will elect a new chair this Saturday, with Ken Martin, Ben Wikler, and Martin O’Malley emerging as the top contenders.
• The new chair will face the challenge of uniting the party’s broad coalition, rebuilding voter trust, and countering President Trump’s agenda during his second term.
• Key Democratic leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and several governors, have endorsed Wikler, while Martin and O’Malley also boast prominent backers.
• Candidates have emphasized the need for a comprehensive national strategy, with a focus on competing in all states and engaging local communities to counter Republican gains.
• Outgoing chair Jaime Harrison is stepping down after a four-year term marked by mixed results, leaving the party at one of its lowest points since 2016.