The Race for DNC Chair: What You Need to know

The Race for DNC Chair: What You Need to Know

If you’re a Democrat (or even just a concerned voter), pay attention to the race for the DNC chair. This could reshape the party’s future, and two names are emerging as key contenders: Ken Martin and Ben Wikler.

Why does the chair matter?

The chairperson is crucial because they’re responsible for shaping the party's direction and leading election strategies. This is about winning elections, not just arguing points in Washington.

Ben Wikler (Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party) has been fighting for a stronger, fairer democracy after Republicans took over his state, rigging voting systems and suppressing votes. He’s led a successful effort to unrig the system in Wisconsin, where Democrats are fighting back against voter suppression. Wikler knows what it takes to win back a state that was once heavily Republican.

Ken Martin (Chair of the Minnesota Democratic Party) is the front-runner, boasting that Minnesota now has the highest voter turnout in the country, and the state has turned solidly blue under his leadership. Martin argues that Democrats need to focus on winning elections, not just arguments. Democrats are down bad, and the next DNC chair needs to be ready for battle.

So, who do you want leading the fight? A candidate who has proven success in winning back a state from GOP control, or one with a track record of sustaining blue dominance in a key state? Whoever wins this race will need to be battle-tested and ready to reclaim and maintain power in an increasingly divided political landscape. Stay tuned.