Faiz Shakir enters race for Democratic National Committee chair following election loss
nbcnews.com — January 15, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC
Faiz Shakir, who managed Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign, is entering the race for chair of the Democratic National Committee. The vote for a new chair is scheduled for February 1, following the party's loss in the 2024 presidential election. Current chair Jaime Harrison will not seek re-election after Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat. Other candidates include state party chairs Ken Martin and Ben Wikler, along with former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley. Shakir aims to address broader issues facing the Democratic Party, stating that its brand is "broken." He has extensive experience in various Democratic roles, including directing the nonprofit More Perfect Union.