Martin O’Malley, the former Maryland governor and commissioner of the Social Security Administration, on Monday became the first person to announce a bid to lead the Democratic National Committee as the party plots a post-election path forward.

Martin O’Malley, the former Maryland governor, has stepped down as Social Security Administration commissioner to become the first to announce his candidacy for chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is resigning as Social Security Administration commissioner to run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee, according to a letter O'Malley sent President Joe Biden Monday.