DNC Chair Ken Martin Won’t Let DC Insiders Define the Democratic Party
As the Democratic Party debates how to win in the era of Trump, Martin tells Newsweek the answers lie outside the beltway.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin insists he will remain in his position until the end of his four-year term in 2029, regardless of the 2026 midterms. As a self-proclaimed progressive, Martin believes the Democratic Party should prioritize state and local power over federal power and focus on a long-term strategy for winning elections.
He has taken a hard line in favor of funding state parties and welcoming leftist primary challengers. Despite facing criticism from D.C. insiders and politicians alike, Martin remains committed to his vision for Democratic reform, which he believes will prove prescient in the upcoming election cycle.
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