The Democratic Party is a liberal political party in the United States, sitting on the center to center-left of the political spectrum. Founded in 1828, it is the world's oldest active political party
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president (1829–1837) and the first Democratic president.
Martin Van Buren was the eighth president (1837–1841).
James K. Polk was the 11th president (1845–1849). He significantly extended the territory of the United States.
Stephen A. Douglas was a United States senator for Illinois.
Ken Martin
Videos
Kenneth Nathan Martin is an American politician serving since 2025 as chair of the Democratic National Committee. Martin was formerly chair of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, president of
Democratic Party (United States)
…Democratic Party when it is in session, with the DNC running the party's organization at other times. Since February 1, 2025, the DNC has been chaired by Ken Martin. Each state also has a state committee, made up of elected committee members as well as ex officio committee members (usually elected officials and…
Martin in 2020
Martin in 2016
Martin in 2017
Martin in 2020