WASHINGTON — Following the election of Ken Martin as the new Chair of the Democratic National Committee, the Chair and President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) released the following statements.
DLCC Board Chair and New York Senate President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said:
“I know firsthand how critical it is to invest in state legislatures to protect our democracy and deliver real results for working families, and I’m thrilled to congratulate Ken Martin on his election as our new DNC chair. Ken has a deep understanding of the importance of state power and knows this is no time to pump the brakes as we chart a course through these uncertain times. The work we do together in state legislatures will be the foundation of the Democratic Party’s future. If we invest in these races, we will build a stronger, more resilient movement that can stand up to any challenge.”
DLCC President Heather Williams said:
“I’m thrilled to welcome Ken Martin as the new chair of the Democratic National Committee. This role is no small task, and Ken brings just the experience to meet this moment. The DLCC is excited to partner with Ken to ensure our party’s strategy invests in a strong foundation in the states to help Democrats win up and down the ballot. DLCC is ready to partner with the DNC to chart our party’s path forward and to lead our country forward.”
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is the official Democratic Party committee dedicated to winning America’s state legislatures and building state infrastructure. Over the last decade, we have fought cycle-over-cycle to gain a dozen new legislative chamber majorities and we are leading the effort to bring national attention and investment to our ballot level. State legislatures are the building blocks of our democracy and have the closest connections to Americans’ day-to-day lives. From protecting fundamental freedoms and voting rights to growing the middle class, the DLCC and state legislators are moving the Democratic agenda forward and shaping the future of this country.
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