Summary
Ken Martin, chair of Minnesota’s Democratic–Farmer–Labor party, won the race to lead the Democratic National Committee, defeating Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler.
Martin takes over as Democrats grapple with major losses in the 2024 elections and seek to reconnect with working-class voters.
Supporters see his leadership as key to rebuilding the party, while critics worry it signals a continuation of the status quo.
His first major test will be the 2026 midterms as Democrats attempt to reclaim the House and rebuild their electoral strategy.
Lara fucking Trump, it was big news
“Since March 8, 2024, the Republican National Committee has been co-chaired by Lara Trump and Michael Whatley”. So, sure. That’s close enough. And before that some names no one heard of either. I just don’t get the point of thinking that the RNC and DNC chair would be someone you’d already know. Maybe that should change, but it’s the case presently for most people to not know the chair beforehand, for either party.