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DNC chair race officially takes flight with its first candidate: Martin O'Malley

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a onetime presidential candidate, announced he is entering the fray. But many more names are already circulating.

Martin O'Malley is the first candidate to officially jump into the race to be the next Democratic National Commitee chair.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images file

• By Natasha Korecki and Jonathan Allen, NBC

The race for Democratic Party chair has officially launched with former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a onetime presidential candidate, announcing a bid to take the reins.

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