For Rising Democrats, the Quiet Race to Lead the Party Began Months Ago

As Kamala Harris dominated attention on the 2024 trail, ambitious Democrats were also blanketing the country, building relationships that could pay dividends in the fight for the party’s future.

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Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin launches a bid to lead the DNC

Minnesota Democratic Party chair Ken Martin has formally announced his bid to lead the Democratic National Committee.
Politics - NBC News - November 19
After Democratic Losses, a Little-Known Lawmaker Wants to Lead the Party

State Senator James Skoufis of New York is mounting a long-shot bid for D.N.C. chair, hoping his record of success in Trump country proves persuasive to party insiders.
Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago
'We've lived in hospital since our son was born 17 months ago'

Teena Thomas and Sebastian Paul have not spent a single night at home since their son was born in June 2023.
Top stories - BBC News - November 4
Defence chief calls for more spending on military

Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.
Top stories - BBC News - November 10
Americans' opinion of Republican Party on the rise

Americans’ opinion of the Republican Party is on the rise, according to a new poll from The Economist/YouGov. In the poll, 45 percent of Americans said they feel “favorable” toward the Republican ...
Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago
Democratic strategist on the party's economic message

A CBS News exit poll found that 45% of voters felt that their financial situation was worse than it was four years ago. Hyma Moore, the former director for the office of Democratic National ...
Top stories - CBS News - November 6
Lessons from Florida for the Democratic Party

Despite the left’s constant protestations that, as states and nations become more diverse, they inevitably become more blue, Florida is doing just the opposite.
Politics - The Hill - November 9