Gov. Tim Walz endorses Ken Martin of Minnesota to lead the Democratic National Committee

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

"In Minnesota, Ken has built a national model for how to elect Democrats in a competitive state," Walz said in a statement provided by Martin's campaign. "I have seen Ken's leadership in action, and it's exactly what we need from our next DN. chair."

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