Democrats to Elect New DNC Chair on February 1

The party begins its search for new leadership after significant losses in the 2024 elections, with forums planned for January to showcase candidates.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will hold leadership elections, including for the chair position, on February 1, 2025, at its winter meeting in National Harbor, Maryland.
Outgoing DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, who will not seek a second term, has pledged a neutral and transparent process for selecting new leadership.
The party plans four public forums in January, allowing candidates to present their visions to the 448 voting DNC members and engage with grassroots Democrats.
Two candidates have announced their bids: former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and Minnesota Democratic Chair Ken Martin, with other potential contenders still weighing their decisions.
The election follows the Democrats’ loss of the presidency, the U.S. Senate, and their failure to gain a House majority in the 2024 elections, intensifying the search for a leader to rebuild the party.