Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor chair to lead party still reeling from extensive losses

Summary

Ken Martin, chair of Minnesota’s Democratic–Farmer–Labor party, won the race to lead the Democratic National Committee, defeating Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler.

Martin takes over as Democrats grapple with major losses in the 2024 elections and seek to reconnect with working-class voters.

Supporters see his leadership as key to rebuilding the party, while critics worry it signals a continuation of the status quo.

His first major test will be the 2026 midterms as Democrats attempt to reclaim the House and rebuild their electoral strategy.

  • Semi-Hemi-LemmygodEnglish
    28•7 days ago

    Pelosi and Schumer wanted his opponent.

    Good enough for me

    • @pjwestin
      1•6 days ago

      His opponent was way better. He wanted to audit all of the DNC’s consultanting contracts, which would have put people who keep getting lucrative contracts to lose elections (like Jennifer O’Malley Dillon and David Plouffe) in the cross hairs. Meanwhile, Martin wants to keep taking money from, “good billionaires,” are condemned pro-Palestinian protesters.

      • Semi-Hemi-LemmygodEnglish
        2•6 days ago

        I’m just glad Pelosi and Schumer are pissed. I never expected change from the DNC.

        • @pjwestin
          2•6 days ago

          I was also surprised that Pelosi and Schumer wanted Ben Wikler, but I doubt Ken Martin means change. He seems likely to maintain the DNC’s status quo.