Ken Martin, leader of the Democratic Party in Minnesota, has been elected as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Martin, 51, emphasized the need for Democrats to regain momentum after November's election setbacks and focus on supporting working families. He pledged to hold accountable those who exploit working families and defeat them at the ballot box.
Ken Martin, the Democratic Party's leader in Minnesota, was elected as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. During the nomination, Martin, 51, said "We got punched in the mouth in November. It's time to get off the mat, dust ourselves off and get back in this fight.
Also running for DNC chair were former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, former Bernie Sanders presidential campaign manager Faiz Shakir and author and activist Marianne Williamson.Williamson surprised DNC members before voting began by endorsing Martin as "our best chance to cut the court with the billionaire-funded corruption that will otherwise obstruct and limit our possibilities."Martin is the first white man to lead the DNC since 2011.
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