Ken Martin was elected on Saturday to serve as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, putting him at the helm of a party trying to rebuild its image after a disappointing 2024 cycle. Why it matters: Martin,

The Democratic National Committee on Saturday picked a new chair to take the helm of a national party facing major challenges, marking its first significant decision since the party’s thumping by Donald Trump in November.

Minnesota Democrat Ken Martin won the race to be the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) next leader on Saturday afternoon, taking the reins from outgoing chair Jaime Harrison. Martin won the DNC race as committee members gathered in Maryland to cast their votes,