Ken Martin Claims Lead in Tight Race for DNC Chair

The Minnesota Democratic leader asserts 200 endorsements, but rival campaigns dispute the count as the February 1 election approaches.

Ken Martin, chair of Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, claims support from 200 DNC members, nearing the 225 votes needed for a majority.
Rival candidates Ben Wikler and Martin O'Malley question Martin's endorsement numbers, alleging they are inflated to project false momentum.
Martin has garnered endorsements from 50 state party leaders, several members of Congress, and former DNC chair candidates, while Wikler and O'Malley also tout support from key figures and unions.
The DNC chair election will determine the party's leader responsible for fundraising, organizing, and crafting strategy for rebuilding after recent electoral losses.
Candidates are focusing on unifying the party, expanding grassroots infrastructure, and defining a strategy to counter Republican dominance in upcoming elections.