Elizabeth Warren had previously said the Minnesota congressman would make a "terrific" chair. | AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Warren backs Ellison for DNC chair

Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Rep. Keith Ellison for Democratic National Committee chairman.

"I admire Keith’s values, his grit, and his dedication to making this country work not just for some of our kids but for all of them," the Massachusetts senator said in a statement released Wednesday. "I’m proud to support his candidacy for Chair of the Democratic National Committee."


The endorsement further cements the support Ellison enjoys among top Senate Democrats. He's also been endorsed by Sens. Chuck Schumer and Harry Reid.

Warren had previously said the Minnesota congressman would make a "terrific" chair.

Besides Ellison, former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean and South Carolina Democratic Party chairman Jaime Harrison have announced their intention to run for DNC chair. Other possible candidates include New Hampshire chair Raymond Buckley, NARAL president Ilyse Hogue, and Labor Secretary Tom Perez.

