What You Need to Know About New DNC Chair Tom Perez Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Newly elected Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez, right, and Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., who was named deputy chairman, listen to a question from the media. Feb. 25, 2017 ( Branden Camp / Associated Press ) Produced by Arwa Gunja Produced by PRI and WNYC