AFT’s Randi Weingarten on the Results of the DNC Chair Election

ATLANTA—AFT President Randi Weingarten on the results of the DNC chair election.

“Democrats today had an open and transparent process to select a new chair to lead our party. When a second ballot is required, it’s clear that there is real engagement and passion for the candidates and how we move our party forward. That’s what democracy is about. While honored to support Keith Ellison, we’ve pledged our support to our new Chair Tom Perez and will work with him to heal, unify, and activate Democrats and Americans across the country. Perez made a great first move today to unify and act by appointing Ellison as deputy chair. 

“We must pierce the division and polarization that engulfs America today and harness the incredible energy in the streets to fight for the aspirations Americans have for themselves, their families and our nation. The Democratic Party is the party to do that. We are the party that fights to give people a fair shot, and for economic and educational opportunity and inclusion. That requires rebuilding our party county by county, state by state, and winning elections.”