Ken Martin, a Minnesotan With Deep Democratic Ties, Joins the D.N.C. Race
Ken Martin, a prominent Democrat with deep roots in Minnesota, has thrown his hat into the ring for the D.N.C. chairmanship. A seasoned political operative, Martin has held key positions within the Democratic Party, including serving as the executive director of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and as a senior adviser to former President Barack Obama. Martin’s entry into the race adds a formidable candidate to the field, and his candidacy is likely to shake up the contest.