Minnesota Democratic party chair Ken Martin has formally announced his bid to lead the Democratic National Committee, as the party attempts to piece itself together following a stinging defeat against Donald Trump.
Martin, a DNC vice chair and leader of the Association of State Democratic Committees, has gained early traction with some delegates according to interviews with several state DNC members.
Martin is a big backer of the DNC acting as an umbrella organization that strengthens state parties across the board.
“Whoever the next DNC chair is really has to, I believe, have a fierce commitment to making sure that they support the 57-state party strategy itself.”Nebraska Democratic Party chair Jane Kleeb is among those backing Martin, saying in an earlier interview that she was interested in seeking the ASDC chair post that Martin now holds.
Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler is also interested in a run.
Persons:
Ken Martin, Donald Trump, that's, Martin, Martin O'Malley, “ That’s, ” Martin, Jane Kleeb, Ben Wikler, “ Ben, Rahm Emanuel —, Barack Obama —
Organizations:
Minnesota Democratic, Democratic National Committee, DNC, Association of State Democratic Committees, Washington D.C, ” Nebraska Democratic Party, Wisconsin Democratic, NBC
Locations:
Minnesota, Washington, U.S, Japan, Chicago