DNC Releases and Disavows 2024 Election Autopsy
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a long-withheld post-election report on the 2024 presidential loss to Donald Trump, only to disavow it. The 192-page document, written by consultant Paul Rivera, found Democrats underperformed among male, non-college, irregular, and rural voters, and criticized underfunding of state parties. DNC Chairman Ken Martin apologized for the report, saying it does not meet his standards, and each page includes a disclaimer that it reflects the author's views, not the DNC's. The release came under pressure from within the party, less than six months before the 2026 midterm elections.
Key facts
- DNC released the autopsy on Thursday.
- Report analyzes Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in 2024.
- Document is 192 pages with disclaimers on each page.
- Written by Democratic consultant Paul Rivera.
- Completed late last year, withheld until now.
- Criticizes underfunding of state parties.
- Democrats underperformed with male, non-college, irregular, and rural voters.
- DNC Chairman Ken Martin apologized for the report.
Entities
Institutions
- Democratic National Committee
- DNC