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Martin or Wikler for DNC chair? Dems set to pick next leader after low-key campaign
Democrats on Saturday will pick their first new leader in the second Donald Trump era. But a lack of big names or any substantive clash of ideas suggests a party with little immediate inclination for an overhaul.
Minnesota, Wisconsin Democratic Party leaders at center of race for next DNC chair
The race pits Midwest neighbors Ken Martin, the chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, and Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler against one another. Six other Democrats including former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson are also in the field.
A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as it tries to guide Democrats through Republican Donald Trump’s second presidency.
A Democratic Party in crisis set to elect new chairman — and it could be Wisconsin's Ben Wikler
The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through Donald Trump's second presidency.
In crisis over Trump's return to power, the Democratic Party will elect a new chairman on Saturday
The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through Donald Trump's second presidency. Eight candidates have lined up to replace outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison.
Wisconsin's Ben Wikler claims momentum is on his side heading into Saturday's DNC vote
Wisconsin party chair Ben Wikler is claiming momentum with a fresh endorsement from Nancy Pelosi to lead the Democratic ...
Next DNC Chair’s Task: Turn Around a Struggling Party
The successor to Jaime Harrison, to be selected Saturday, will face a deflated base and an emboldened Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate criticized for attending briefing with Democratic donors
The liberal candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court participated in a briefing with Democratic donors billed as a “chance ...
Just how partisan are the candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court? Here are the details.
Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel bring their political histories — and partisan backers —to the race for the Wisconsin Supreme ...
Jaime Harrison, outgoing DNC chief, says more Democrats "need to pause" on being "rigid"
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, whose chairmanship is coming to an end, said in an interview with CBS News he hopes Democrats come to "understand that you've got to be more elastic than rigid." ...
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 ...
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‘That’s good’: MSNBC host applauds DNC chair candidates blaming ‘racism and misogyny’ for Kamala’s 2024 loss
MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart told candidates seeking to chair the Democratic National Committee they “passed” when they blamed “racism and misogyny” for former Vice President Kamala Harris’ […] ...
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7 governors back Ben Wikler for DNC chair: Exclusive
Four of the governors are voting DNC members. Seven sitting governors are throwing their support behind Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler's run for Democratic National Committee ...
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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.
Story by Steve Benen
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.