Democrats in the US have elected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as their chairman.
Democrats in the US have elected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as their chairman.
The veteran of the Obama administration is facing a daunting task of rebuilding the party – and heading up the opposition to Republican President Donald Trump.
Perez was picked over Keith Ellison, a liberal from Minnesota.
Congratulations to Thomas Perez, who has just been named Chairman of the DNC. I could not be happier for him, or for the Republican Party!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 25 February 2017