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

The Democratic Party seeks new leadership after significant electoral losses in 2024.

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.