ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/WCCO) – Minnesota DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin plans to run for chair of the Democratic National Committee.
The 51-year-old Martin has led the state party since 2011 and has served as vice chair of the national committee since 2017.
“Paul (Wellstone) told me you can be frustrated, you can be angry, but there’s no institution that will solely change from the outside,” Martin said. “You have to get involved and shape it, and reform it from the inside. That’s why I’m running for chair of the Democratic National Committee.”
Martin enters the race with 83 endorsements already, according to his campaign.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley announced his intentions to run for the position on Monday.
Another name that has circulated as a potential candidate is Ben Wikler, the chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party.
Jaime Harrison has been DNC national chair since 2021 and is not expected to seek another term.
I am running to serve as the Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
When I took over @MinnesotaDFL, we were in debt and disarray. But we brought people together, built a winning coalition, and delivered results.
I’m ready to get to work to rebuild our party. pic.twitter.com/DvThAHVMA8
— Ken Martin (@kenmartin73) November 19, 2024
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