Democratic National Committee (DNC)

Candidate John Sununu criticized the Democratic National Committee's decision to move New Hampshire from being the first primary in the party's nominating process. He argued that New Hampshire remains the best location for a first primary because its engaged electorate allows individuals without name recognition or large bankrolls to have an impact. The DNC has instead approved new calendar dates placing South Carolina and Nevada ahead of the proposed New Hampshire contest.

Joe Scarborough criticized DNC Chair Ken Martin for poor leadership and called the Democratic Party 'crazy' amid low approval ratings and fundraising struggles. Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Mark Veasey, condemned the 2024 DNC autopsy report for omitting Gaza, with Veasey calling for Martin's resignation.

Democratic activist David Hogg is calling for DNC Chair Ken Martin's resignation over the delayed release of a flawed autopsy report on the 2024 election. Hogg, a former DNC vice chair, characterized the delayed findings as 'a demoralizing joke' in a Thursday statement.

Kamala Harris, former Vice President and 2024 Presidential candidate, requests the DNC to release its autopsy report of the 2024 campaign. She attended the National Action Network Convention in New York on April 10, 2026. The report's release is expected to provide insight into the campaign's performance.

The FBI Washington Field Office released additional information about an unidentified suspect who placed pipe bombs near RNC and DNC headquarters in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021. The agency is renewing its public appeal for tips to identify and locate the suspect, offering a reward of up to $500,000 for information leading to arrest and conviction.