Martin O'Malley and Ken Martin Enter Race for DNC Chair

Overview

• Martin O'Malley, former Maryland governor and Social Security Administration commissioner, has resigned to run for the Democratic National Committee chair.
• Ken Martin, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party chair, has also announced his candidacy, emphasizing his experience in rebuilding the state party.
• The election for the new DNC chair will occur early next year, with around 450 committee members voting to determine Jaime Harrison's successor.
• The Democratic Party is grappling with the aftermath of losing the White House, Senate, and failing to regain the House in the 2024 elections.
• Other potential candidates include Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler and former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, as the party looks for a leader to rebuild its national strategy.