Democrats set date for 2020 nominating convention

The Democratic National Committee wants to hold it before the Tokyo Olympics in late July 2020

• Jun 15, 2018

Rep. Keith Ellison announces bid for Minnesota attorney general

The vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee filed papers to run just hours ahead of the Tuesday deadline

• Jun 5, 2018

"We're seeking justice," DNC chairman says of Russia-Trump conspiracy lawsuit

The civil lawsuit argues the Trump campaign conspired with WikiLeaks and Russia to hack and disseminate DNC emails in 2016

• Apr 20, 2018

Perez denies DNC is failing to deliver on $10M pledge to state parties

On "The Takeout," the DNC Chair says the report is false, and the Party has increased investment in state parties by a third

• Jan 26, 2018

N.J., Va. candidates won because "they're sane," DNC chair says

"People are so sick of these Twitter tirades. They want leaders they can be proud of," Tom Perez says after big night for Dems

• Nov 8, 2017

DNC to RNC: "You bear a responsibility to stop Donald Trump"

DNC chair Tom Perez emailed his counterpart at the RNC calling for her to disavow Trump

• Aug 17, 2017

DNC deputy chair says Obama partly to blame for Democratic losses

"His true legacy is in danger," said Deputy Chairman of The Democratic National Committee Keith Ellison

• Apr 20, 2017

All DNC employees asked to submit their resignations

The move, following the election of Tom Perez as Democratic National Committee chairman, isn't unprecedented, though

• Mar 29, 2017

Who is Tom Perez?

Perez was elected as the chairman of the Democratic National Committee after a competitive race

• Feb 25, 2017

Obama labor secretary elected to lead Democrats

Tom Perez defeated DNC chair contender Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota in close race

• Feb 25, 2017

Tight race for DNC chair heading into Saturday election

Hundreds of DNC committee members are arriving in Atlanta for the party's meetings, where the election will be held

• Feb 23, 2017

Reports: Tom Perez is closing in on votes needed to win DNC chair race

The former labor secretary said he has the support of 180 DNC members so far

• Feb 15, 2017

Joe Biden endorses Tom Perez in DNC chairman's race

Perez is "our best bet to help bring the party back," Biden said in a statement Wednesday, a move that pits him against more progressive members of the party

• Feb 2, 2017

Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg announces run for DNC chair

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg -- a rising star in Democratic politics -- joins the crowded field

• Jan 5, 2017

Labor Secretary Tom Perez: Trump transition probes “illegal”

Perez, a leading candidate to become next Democratic National Committee chair, blasts president-elect on climate change

• Dec 27, 2016

Labor Secretary Tom Perez plans to jump into race for DNC chairman

Perez has been urged by the White House to run for the position

• Dec 14, 2016