Candidates vying for the position of Democratic National Committee chair will convene in Charleston on Friday, Jan. 24, for a forum hosted by South Carolina Democrats and Southern Region DNC members. Organizers include Alan Clendenin, Chair of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) Southern Caucus, and Susan Swecker, Southern Regional Vice President for the Association of State Democratic Committees.
The event, set to begin at 6 p.m. will take place at the American Theater, located at 446 King Street, with a reception to follow.
Confirmed candidates include former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Minnesota Democratic Farmer-Labor Party State Chair Ken Martin, Wisconsin Democratic Party State Chair Ben Wikler, and political strategist Jason Paul.
SCDP Chair Christale Spain expressed her enthusiasm for hosting this event, stating:
“As State Chair of the First in the Nation Democratic Presidential Primary State, I’m excited to welcome Democratic leaders from across the South who are deeply committed to advancing the priorities that matter most to our diverse communities. This forum is a unique opportunity for Southern DNC members to bring their voices, particularly those of Black and rural voters, into this critical DNC Chair election process.”