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By Katie Gueckreid J. Epstein and Shane Goldmacher
Democratic officials, still reeling from their November losses and grappling with how to push back on President Trump, are taking a significant step toward shaping their party’s leadership as they gather on Saturday to choose the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
The overlays that are directed towards the vote through the secret vote are two presidents of the state party whose policy is really in the dominant democratic current: Ken Martin, 51, of Minnesota, which has a falsified base for public officials in The point of the State and Ben Wikler, 43, of Wisconsin, who stood out to attract political and union approval of the great name.
The festival also includes two presidential applicants on time, former governor Martin O’Malley of Maryland and Marianne Williamson, as well as the former director of the presidential crusade, Faiz Shakir, who supervised the offer of being Senator Bernie Sanders in 2020.
In a minor twist, Ms. Williamson and Nate Snyder, another long-shot candidate, endorsed Mr. Martin during their nominating speeches on Saturday morning. Their moves were not expected to have much effect on the race.
The vote is already underway. Here’s what you want to know:
What is needed: the vote is held among the 448 members of the D. N. C. A. candidate, he will have to win the majority of the votes, or 225, to the party president. Votes can pass several rounds if no one reaches this threshold right away. If someone does. This in the first ballot, it is probably Mr. Martin, who brought the maximum public vote.
A small-ball race: In contrast to past leadership races for state and national parties, this contest was shaped more by debates over party mechanics than by ideological battles or proxy fights between the establishment and progressive activists. But the winner will earn a new and meaningful platform to articulate a broader vision for the party.
Biden and Harris Comeos: Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. made a brief appearance, via video, in D. N. C. Get together, emphasize the importance of lifting “the abuse of power. “He did not mention his successor through name. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced Mr. Biden as a presidential candidate in 2024, also spoke via video, which appeared to attract a more enthusiastic reception. “As we continue to fight for our ideals and make the promise of America, I will be with you at the level of the process,” Harris said, alluding to her long-term involvement in the party.
Unity A Party: Democrats have strongly divergent criticisms about how to respond to Mr. Trump, what the party is like, and where it will have to go. The new D. N. C. president will face the daunting task of making sure ambitious Democrats coordinate more than they contribute to care.
EYES ON 2028: The President of the Party will play a role through assistance to identify the regulations of the 2028 presidential election, specifically through the specific way of which states vote first and identifying the qualification directives for the qualification directives for the debates.
Katie Glueck is a Times national political reporter. More about Katie Glueck
Reid J. Epstein covers campaigns and elections from Washington. Before joining The Times in 2019, he worked at The Wall Street Journal, Politico, Newsday and The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. More about Reid J. Epstein
Shane Goldmacher A national political correspondent of the time. Learn more about Shane Goldmacher
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