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Jessica O'Connell Appointed US Democratic National Committee CEO

© AP Photo / Paul Holston People stand outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in Washington, Tuesday, June 14, 2016
People stand outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in Washington, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - Sputnik International
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The Democratic National Committee has appointed a new CEO, Jessica O'Connel, who vows to build the "foundation for a new Democratic Party in every state."

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The Democratic National Committee has named Jessica O'Connell as the organization's new chief executive officer, DNC Chairman Tom Perez said in a statement on Friday.

"I'm so proud to welcome Jessica O'Connell to the Democrats team. We're excited to fight together for Democratic values and win in 2017 and beyond," Perez stated via Twitter.

Senator Bernie Sanders looks on after the Vermont delegation cast their votes during roll call on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 26, 2016 - Sputnik International
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In response to the chairman's welcome, O'Connell expressed her readiness to work with Democrats all over the United States and "build the foundation for a new Democratic Party in every state."

O'Connell has previously worked at the Center for American Progress as chief of staff and a senior vice president. In the recent years, she served as executive director of EMILY’s List, US political action committee that helps elect pro-choice Democratic women to office.

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