Natasha Korecki is a senior national political reporter for NBC News.
The race for Democratic Party chair has officially launched with a onetime Maryland governor and unsuccessful presidential candidate Martin O'Malley announcing a bid to take the reins. O'Malley, who has faded from the national scene of late, made a brief bid in 2016 to lead the Democratic National Committee only to withdraw his name days later.
Several DNC members privately said they were already backing Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin. Martin has not formally announced he would run for the position but is 'definitely considering it,' he told NBC News. Martin said he firmly believes the party should continue building in all 50 state parties. 'A lot of folks are calling me and encouraging me to run,' Martin said. 'I would just say, I've had lots of good conversations. It’s a lot to consider.
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