Harris Pushes for DNC to Release 2024 Election Autopsy

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has publicly supported the release of the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) 2024 election autopsy, a 200-page report analyzing the party's loss to President Donald Trump. The report, commissioned by DNC Chair Ken Martin in February 2025, was completed after interviews across 50 states but was not made public. Martin announced in December 2025 that the report would remain internal, citing concerns about distractions from the party's core mission. Harris, who is considering a 2028 presidential run, has indicated to donors that she supports releasing the findings. However, she has not discussed the matter with Martin, according to sources familiar with her thinking. The decision to withhold the report has sparked debate within the Democratic Party, with some advocates arguing that transparency could provide valuable insights ahead of the 2028 elections. Critics of the decision, including Harris, suggest that releasing the report could help the party address its shortcomings. The report reportedly includes findings on Harris's campaign performance, including her handling of the Gaza conflict, which some officials believe alienated key voter blocs. Harris has previously claimed that the 2024 election was the closest of the 21st century, a statement that has been fact-checked as inaccurate. The DNC has not yet responded to requests for comment on the potential release of the report.