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.

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is resigning as Social Security Administration commissioner to run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

NBC News' Natasha Korecki reports on the search for the next leader of the Democratic National Committee after former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin have jumped into the race.