Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin navigates party infighting, leadership vacuum claims, and fundraising challenges while implementing his strategy to help Democrats recover

Interviews with a dozen DNC members revealed deep frustration with Martin and concern about his ability to unify and lead a party trying to recover from massive electoral losses i

In a discussion moderated by newly-elected Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde, Martin, said that Ohio will be “critical” to Democratic strategy in 2026, with an open governor’s race, Senate race, and vulnerable Democratic House members Emelia Sykes, Greg Landsman and Marcy Kaptur on the ballot.