Overview

• Ken Martin said in a May 15 recording that for the first time he doubted he wanted to continue as DNC chair due to internal discord.
• Martin has declared he will not resign, emphasizing that his battle remains focused on the Republican agenda under President Trump.
• Vice Chair David Hogg’s Leaders We Deserve PAC plans to spend $20 million backing progressive challengers against incumbent Democrats.
• The DNC Credentials Committee recommended rerunning the vice chair election over alleged gender parity violations, and members will vote on nullifying Hogg’s election.
• The dispute has sparked broader debate over DNC governance reforms and rules on neutrality in party primaries.