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DNC will not release its report on what went wrong for Democrats in 2024

The DNC cites risk of internal conflict and distraction, integrating lessons privately while focusing on 2026 midterms after multiple 2025 electoral wins, party officials said.

  • On Thursday, Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, announced he would not publish the long‑awaited report he ordered months ago, citing counterproductive impact.
  • Martin ordered an after‑action review after his February election as chair and pledged on Feb. 1 it would be public, framing it as a roadmap rather than an autopsy.
  • More than 300 interviews across all 50 states informed the review, which found outdated data systems, weak digital outreach, slippage among younger voters, underperforming peer‑to‑peer texting, and limited streaming ads.
  • Donors and key allies were briefed on results while rank‑and‑file Democrats and the public were not, sparking social‑media critics and Democratic operatives to sharply criticize the decision even as Martin said the party is already implementing lessons.
  • Amid recent off‑year wins, leaders say shelving the report helps focus on the 2026 midterms; some welcomed avoiding division while others warned it limits self‑examination.
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Politico broke the news in on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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