The Democratic National Committee (DNC) elected Ken Martin, the leader of the Minnesota Democratic Party, as its new chair on Saturday (February 1), following the party’s defeat in the November election against President Donald Trump.
Outgoing DNC Chair Jaime Harrison announced the results, confirming Martin won with 246.5 votes. Speaking at the event, Martin framed his leadership as a renewed effort to rebuild the party and take on Trump and Republican-controlled government.
“We have one fight,” Martin said in his acceptance speech. “The fight’s not in here. The fight’s out there—the fight for our values, the fight for working people, the fight against Donald Trump and the billionaires who bought this country.”
The Democratic Party is seeking to rebuild its national strategy after losing the White House and both chambers of Congress in November. Martin, a longtime political strategist in Minnesota, has called for strengthening grassroots organizing and expanding the party’s infrastructure to remain competitive in future elections.
Criticizing Trump’s early presidency, Martin urged Democrats to go on the offensive. “Trump’s first weeks have shown us what happens when amateur hour meets demolition derby,” he said. “This is our time. It’s the people’s government—not another resource for ultra-elites to exploit.”
Martin defeated Wisconsin Democratic chair Ben Wikler on the first ballot, securing a decisive win. In a statement following the vote, Martin vowed to hold Trump and his allies accountable and lead Democrats to victory in future elections.
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