Democratic chair faces calls to quit over ‘shambles’ of election autopsy release
Ken Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, is under pressure to resign following the delayed release of an autopsy report on the party's 2024 election losses. The report has been criticized for its lack of thoroughness and for omitting key issues. Democratic leaders are expressing a loss of confidence in Martin's leadership as the party prepares for upcoming elections.
- ▪Ken Martin has faced calls to resign over his handling of the election autopsy report.
- ▪The report was suppressed for months and criticized for its omissions and lack of oversight.
- ▪Democratic leaders have expressed concerns about Martin's ability to lead the party effectively.
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Ken Martin, the DNC chair, at an event in November. Photograph: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenKen Martin, the DNC chair, at an event in November. Photograph: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call/Getty ImagesDemocratsDemocratic chair faces calls to quit over ‘shambles’ of election autopsy releaseDNC’s Ken Martin condemned for suppressing report for months and then admitting it ‘won’t meet your standards’ Democrats belatedly publish 2024 election autopsy David Smith in WashingtonSat 23 May 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 23 May 2026 07.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKen Martin, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, is facing mounting calls to resign over his shambolic handling of an autopsy report on Kamala Harris’s defeat by Donald Trump in the 2024…
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