DNC Chair Race Heats Up as Key Endorsements Shape the Contest

With the election set for February 1, Ben Wikler, Ken Martin, and Martin O’Malley emerge as leading candidates in the battle for Democratic Party leadership.

• Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler has gained notable endorsements, including Stacey Abrams and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, emphasizing his organizing and messaging strengths.
• Ken Martin, Minnesota state party chair, has publicly secured over 100 endorsements, including 20 state party leaders, making him a frontrunner in the race.
• Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has garnered support from 65 DNC members, including two former DNC chairs, positioning himself as a strong contender.
• Mallory McMorrow, a Michigan state senator and rising Democratic figure, endorsed Wikler, citing his success in building organizing infrastructure in Wisconsin and nationalizing key races.
• The DNC chair election, which will determine the future direction of the Democratic Party post-Biden presidency, will take place on February 1, with voting potentially requiring multiple ballots to secure a majority among 448 members.

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