Ken Martin (politician)

Ken Martin
Chair of the Minnesota Democratic Party
Assumed office
February 5, 2011
Preceded by Brian Melendez
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Jennifer O'Rourke
Children 2
Education University of Kansas,
Lawrence (BA)

Ken Martin is currently serving his fourth term as chairman of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, the Minnesota branch of the Democratic Party. He has held this post since 2011—making him the longest-serving chairman in the 73-year history of the DFL.

Martin was a senior at Eden Prairie High School when he joined Paul Wellstone's campaign for U.S. Senate.

Martin was elected to serve as the president of the Association of State Democratic Chairs in 2017. He also serves as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

Martin in 2016

Before his election as chairman, Martin spent two decades working to further progressive candidates and causes. He played leadership roles on various campaigns, including Dayton for governor in 2010, Hatch for governor in 2006, Kerry for president in 2004, Humphrey for secretary of state in 2002, and Gore for president in 2000. Martin led the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment campaign in 2008, which dedicated funding to the arts, environment, conservation, and parks and trails in Minnesota. It is the largest conservation finance measure in the nation to ever become law.

Martin holds a B.A. in political science and history from the University of Kansas. He and his wife, Jennifer O’Rourke, live in Eagan, Minnesota, with their two sons.

Party political offices
Preceded by
Brian Melendez		 Chair of the Minnesota Democratic Party
2011–present		 Incumbent
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