Eight candidates have lined up to replace outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison, a contest that will be decided at the DNC's meeting in suburban Washington.

The progressive stalwart is running for DNC vice chair to “recreate the organic link between people and the party.”

As two Midwesterners battle for control of the Democratic National Committee, they are making loud yet unverifiable claims about their levels of support.

On the heels of getting locked out of power in Washington, Democrats will take a first step toward deciding the future of their party on Saturday when members of the Democratic National Committee elect a new chair.

The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through Donald Trump's second presidency. Eight candidates have lined up to replace outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison.