Former vice presidential hopeful Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is backing Ken Martin, the Democratic state occasion chair in Minnesota, in his bid to take the helm of the Democratic Nationwide Committee (DNC).
“In Minnesota, Ken has built a national model for how to elect Democrats in a competitive state,” Walz mentioned in a press release launched by Martin’s workforce to The New York Occasions. “I have seen Ken’s leadership in action, and it’s exactly what we need from our next D.N.C. chair.”
Martin mentioned in a press release on social platform X that he was “honored” to have Walz’s backing, calling him a “champion of the working class.”
The endorsement is notable, significantly given Walz initially declined to wade into the race late final yr.
Martin and Wisconsin state occasion chair Ben Wikler have racked up spectacular endorsements within the race.
Martin’s workforce mentioned he has greater than 100 endorsements from DNC committee members, although Walz’s endorsement is his most outstanding to date. Wikler has acquired nods from high-profile figures like Senate Minority Chief Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).
Different candidates operating within the race are former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, whose workforce has mentioned he has greater than 60 DNC committee member endorsements; New York state Sen. James Skoufis, who mentioned he’s bought the backing of greater than 20 members; former presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson; former Division of Homeland Safety official Nate Snyder; lawyer Jason Paul; and former Arkansas congressional candidate Quintessa Hathaway.
The race to exchange outgoing DNC Chair Jaime Harrison is Feb. 1.
