Today, the DNC Membership elected Ken Martin, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Chair and Association of State Democratic Chairs President, as the new Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Chair Martin is committed to holding the Trump administration accountable, uniting and charting a new path for the Democratic Party, and fighting for working families.  

Here’s what people are saying about the newly-elected DNC Chair Ken Martin:

Joe Biden on X: Just got off a call with Ken Martin to congratulate him on his victory.

I know he’ll help ensure Democrats continue to fight for working people and stand up to the abuse of power. Together, we will choose possibility over peril and empower more Americans to believe that the America of our dreams is closer than we think. 

We just have to keep the faith and spread it.

Barack Obama on X: Congrats to our new DNC chair, Ken Martin. Ken has done outstanding work in Minnesota, and will bring that same energy and drive to this new role. Together, we need to build a bold, responsive Democratic Party that can tell a compelling story about who we’re fighting for and where we need to go as a country. I am grateful to all who are stepping up to engage. Lots of work ahead!

Jaime Harrison: For 14 years @kenmartin73 has been my friend.  We have crisscrossed this country on buses, in vans, and cars working to get Democrats elected.  

Today, it is great to say that Ken is not only my friend but he is now my Chairman!  

Congratulations Ken in your election as the new Chairman of the DNC!

Gov. Tim Walz on X: Congratulations, Ken!  

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on X: Congratulations to newly-elected DNC Chair @kenmartin73! I can’t wait to work together to unite the Democratic Party, fight for working families, and win.

Gov. JB Pritzker on X: Congratulations to our new DNC Chair, @KenMartin73. Ken has been a gamechanger at the Minnesota DFL and I’m excited to get to work with him as he leads our party forward.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar on X: Ken Martin has been an incredible DFL Party Chair and has built up an unparalleled operation in Minnesota. He knows we need to reach Americans everywhere, no matter how red or blue. I’m excited to work with him as our new DNC Chairman to strengthen our party and win elections.

Sen. Raphael Warnock on X: Congratulations to Ken Martin on becoming the next chair of @TheDemocrats. Looking forward to working together to move our party forward & deliver for the people of our country.

Leader Hakeem Jeffries on X: Congrats to new DNC Chair @KenMartin73 on your victory today. 

We look forward to working together as we lift up everyday Americans, push back against extremism and work to take back the House next year! 

Rep. Ilhan Omar on X: Minnesota proud! Congratulations @kenmartin73 for your decisive victory as the new @DNC chair.

Rep. Robert Garcia on X: Congrats to Ken Martin, our new DNC Chair. Ken is the kind of guy you want in a bar fight, he’s tough, aggressive, a union guy, and grew up in a working class family. It was an honor to endorse and support him. Now let’s go fight these MAGA extremists!

Rep. Shri Thanedar on X: Congrats, Chair Ken Martin, on your victory!

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried on X: Congratulations to our new ⁦@DNC⁩ Chair ⁦@kenmartin73

Virginia Democratic Party Chair Susan Swecker on X: We have a new DNC Chair – @kenmartin73 and I’m beyond excited!!!!

Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb on X: A few pic of now DNC Chair 

@kenmartin73 over the years supporting state parties and the grassroots. We are rebuilding with ALL states at the table. This is transformational. SO PROUD!!! State parties stood strong and showed their power in the DNC chairs election.

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on X: Congratulations @kenmartin73 on your election as DNC Chair!

Together, we will flip the House and elect a Democratic Majority that delivers for working families across our country.

Democratic Governors Association on X: Sending our congratulations to the new Chair of the DNC, @KenMartin73!

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee on X: Sending a big congratulations to @kenmartin73 on being elected the next DNC Chair!

He’s served as the Minnesota DFL Chair since 2011, & a DNC Vice Chair & President of the Assoc. of State Dem Cmtes. since 2017. We’re excited to work with him to elect Dems up & down the ballot!

Democratic Attorneys General Association on X: Congratulations to the DNC’s newest chair, Ken Martin! At DAGA, we look forward to working hand in hand with him as we continue to elect Dem AGs nationwide!

Pete Buttigieg on X: Congratulations to fellow Midwesterner @kenmartin73 on his election as the DNC’s new Chair, at a truly pivotal time for our country and party. 

There is so much work to do – organizing, messaging, and meeting the challenges of today’s information environment. Looking forward to helping support great leaders at every level who share our values.

AFT President Randi Weingarten on X: I backed Ben, but it’s time to unite. Congratulations Ken Martin. We will work w/ you to help working folks see our party as their champions. We must fight against cruelty & chaos, &  for the promise of America for everyone who struggles and strives.