Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin has come under increased scrutiny amid financial pressures and internal disputes that have surfaced less than 100 days before the November midterm elections.

Martin, who assumed the chairmanship in 2025, has overseen a period of turbulence that includes a public disagreement with former vice chair David Hogg and a widely publicized autopsy of the 2024 election.

A New York Times report detailed an internal human resources investigation into an incident in early July when Martin allegedly threw his phone toward a junior aide’s desk, prompting a formal complaint.

The same report said the incident raised concerns about his continued leadership and contributed to his isolation within the party.

The DNC placed its Washington, D.C. headquarters as collateral last year to secure a $15 million line of credit, according to Washington, D.C. deed records cited by Notus.

The committee is reported to be about $2 million in debt while holding roughly $130 million in cash, compared with the Republican National Committee’s larger cash position.

The DNC has asked vendors to defer invoicing until after the November elections, the Times reported.

Roger Lau, executive director of the DNC, said in a statement that discussions with vendors were “standard negotiations over contracts and payment processes,” according to the Times.

Former finance chair and ambassador Rufus Gifford wrote in a Substack essay that donor confidence has declined and that Martin’s chairmanship may be untenable, arguing that the DNC’s primary responsibilities are fundraising and messaging.

Congressman Sam Liccardo called for Martin’s resignation on X, saying the party has become too captured by failing strategies.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed confidence in Martin during a campaign event in Pennsylvania, saying the chair has his full support.

The DNC has not responded to requests for comment, and the outcome of the internal review and financial challenges remains unclear as the party prepares for the upcoming midterms.