Pelosi backs Ben Wikler for DNC chair
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has backed Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC), following an endorsement by Senate Minority Leader Chuck
Ken vs. Ben: The Midwestern men hoping to revamp the DNC
Two state party leaders with similar backgrounds are the front-runners in the race to decide the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee and help lead the party after losses in 2024. Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party leader Ken Martin is widely seen as having the most support of DNC members ahead of the Feb.
DNC’s next leader faces tough road ahead under Trump
Whoever wins the race to take the helm of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) this Saturday is poised to inherit one of the most challenging and potentially thankless jobs in Washington as Democrats scramble to chart a path forward in President Trump’s second term.
Live updates: Outgoing DNC chair says Dems should build on current infrastructure; Vance says Hegseth is a ‘disrupter,’
President Trump’s whirlwind of a first week included him making good on several campaign promises as his cabinet picks were readily ushered into the new administration after this week’s Senate confirmation hearings.

A Democratic Party in Crisis Will Elect Its New Chairman

Outgoing DNC Chair Jaime Harrison on Democratic Party's future
A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
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In crisis over Trump's return to power, the Democratic Party will elect a new chairman on Saturday
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DNC bashes Donald Trump ‘plans to screw over’ Florida seniors by ‘gutting’ Social Security, Medicare
The Democratic National Committee ( DNC) is going on the offense against President Donald Trump just two days into his second term, blasting the 45th and 47th President over what they say is a plan to follow through on the controversial Project 2025 agenda, including by cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Love, critique, and the DNC: Faiz Shakir makes bold bid for chair as vote nears
Faiz Shakir jumped into the DNC Chair race just weeks before the vote. He shares why. Jan. 25, 2025. Read More
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Baraka makes endorsement in DNC chair race
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka waded into the race to lead the Democratic National Committee on Wednesday, endorsing Ben Wikler to be chair. Wikler, the chair of
After November losses, Democrats vie to lead DNC in restless race
The race features two state party chairs — Ken Martin of Minnesota and Ben Wikler of Wisconsin — who have increasingly drawn contrasts with each other.
Leaderless Democrats move forward on anointing a new DNC chair
As President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House on Monday, Democrats are still in the throes of deciding who will lead the Democratic National Committee after a bruising 2024 cycle.
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NYS Sen. Skoufis picks up new leadership position after dropping DNC run
New York State Senator James Skoufis has picked up a new leadership position in the chamber, after dropping a long-shot bid to lead the national Democratic Party earlier this month.
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In bid for DNC chair, Ben Wikler tells Florida Dems future of democracy ‘runs through Florida’
The current Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair is one of several candidates in the mix to succeed DNC Chair Jaime Harrison.