Ken Martin (born 1973) is an American Democratic politician and strategist from Minnesota. He earned his B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of Kansas in 1996. His passion for public service began early, volunteering for the late Senator Paul Wellstone’s 1990 campaign, which ignited a lifelong commitment to Democratic values. In the early 1990s, he organized college campuses for the Clinton-Gore presidential campaign and later worked in Kansas to support Democratic candidates before returning home to Minnesota to take on party leadership roles.

Back in Minnesota, Martin played key roles in major initiatives and campaigns. In 2008, he led the campaign for the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, a landmark measure that dedicated funding to environmental conservation, parks, and the arts. He also managed Democrat Mark Dayton’s gubernatorial recount effort in 2010, helping secure Dayton’s victory as Governor of Minnesota. In 2011, Martin was unanimously elected Chair of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) Party. Under his leadership, the party has transformed into a strong, year-round grassroots organization. As of February 2025, Ken Martin is also the Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), bringing his effective leadership to the national stage.