Ken Martin
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Ken Martin | |
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.jpg) Martin in 2020 | |
| Chair of the Democratic National Committee | |
| Assumed office February 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jaime Harrison |
| Chair of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | |
| In office February 5, 2011 – February 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Melendez |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kenneth Nathan Martin July 17, 1973 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jennifer O'Rourke |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Kansas (BA) |
Kenneth Nathan Martin (born July 17, 1973) is an American politician and political strategist. Since 2025, he has been chair of the Democratic National Committee. Martin was chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party,[1] president of the Association of State Democratic Committees. He was also vice chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2011 to 2025.[2]
After Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, Martin announced his intention to run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee.[3] He was elected on February 1, 2025, receiving 246.5 votes out of 428 cast on the first ballot.[4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Ken Martin". Minnesota DFL. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ↑ "Chairman". The Minnesota DFL. Archived from the original on July 31, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ↑ "Ken Martin emerges as early front-runner in race to lead Democrats as DNC chair". POLITICO. December 1, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ↑ "Ken Martin wins election as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee". NBC News. February 1, 2025.