Martin or Wikler for DNC chair? Dems set to pick next leader after low-key campaign
Democrats on Saturday will pick their first new leader in the second Donald Trump era. But a lack of big names or any substantive clash of ideas suggests a party with little immediate inclination for an overhaul.
Democrats elect Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, as their national chair
Ken Martin succeeds Jaime Harrison, who declined to run for another term after Democrats lost to Donald Trump in the 2024 elections. Martin easily defeated Wisconsin party chair Ben Wikler, who was backed by leaders in Congress and top donors.
Democrats Elect Ken Martin, a Party Insider, to Lead the D.N.C.: Feb. 1 Politics News
The Democratic National Committee chose Mr. Martin, the leader of the Minnesota Democrats, to help oversee a demoralized national party split over its future and its response to President Trump.
Ken Martin elected DNC chair as party seeks to rebuild
The chair of Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party defeated Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler on the first ballot.
Ken Martin, a Proud “Pro-Labor Progressive,” Is Elected as DNC Chair
DNC members give a big victory to Minnesota party leader who says his politics were forged while working for the late Senator Paul Wellstone.
What to know about Ken Martin, the next chair of the DNC
Minnesota Democrat Ken Martin won the race to be the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) next leader on Saturday afternoon, taking the reins from outgoing chair Jaime Harrison. Martin won the
Wisconsin's Ben Wikler falls short in his run to lead the Democratic National Committee
Wisconsin's Ben Wikler finished second Saturday to Minnesota's Ken Martin in the competition to chair the Democratic National ...
Ken Martin, New DNC Chair, Tasked With Turning Around a Struggling Party
The successor to Jaime Harrison, to be selected Saturday, will face a deflated base and an emboldened Donald Trump.
Ken Martin and Kamala Harris were winners Saturday. Billionaires and the old guard took a hit.
Democrats are promising a new posture in the Trump era. But they did little to answer deeper questions facing the party.
Wisconsin's Ben Wikler claims momentum is on his side heading into Saturday's DNC vote
Wisconsin party chair Ben Wikler is claiming momentum with a fresh endorsement from Nancy Pelosi to lead the Democratic ...
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Ken vs. Ben: The Midwestern men hoping to revamp the DNC
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party leader Ken Martin is widely seen as having ... from Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler. Whoever wins the election will be tasked not only ...
Ken Martin wins race to become chair of the Democratic National Committee as party looks to find its footing
National Harbor, Maryland – Ken Martin, the chair of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic party, will become the new leader of ...
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Nancy Pelosi endorses Ben Wikler in race for DNC chair amid party challenges
As the Democratic party prepares to elect a new national chair, wisconsinite Ben Wikler has emerged as a frontrunner in the ...