The Minnesota governor and 2024 vice-presidential contender became the highest-profile Democrat to back Mr. Martin, one of the front-runners vying to run the party’s national committee.

Martin is one of several candidates seeking to replace current DNC current chairman Jamie Harrison, of South Carolina, who is not seeking re-election.

Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday endorsed Ken Martin as the next Democratic National Committee chairman.

Former vice-presidential hopeful and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is backing Ken Martin, the Democratic state party chair in Minnesota, in his bid to take the helm of the Democratic National