Sen. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenHarris joins women's voter mobilization event also featuring Pelosi, Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda Judd Gregg: The Kamala threat — the Californiaization of America GOP set to release controversial Biden report MORE (D-Mass.) has endorsed Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) for Democratic National Committee chairman, cementing his standing as the early front-runner to lead the national party through a massive rebuilding effort following last week’s disastrous election results.

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“Keith and I have had the chance to work together many times over the past several years,” Warren said in a statement. “I’ve watched up close as he has pushed hard to try to hold Wall Street accountable through his work on House Financial Services, and he has consistently exercised bold leadership for the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

"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. I’m proud to support his candidacy for Chair of the Democratic National Committee."

Ellison launched his bid for DNC chairman on Monday, with a strong rollout that included endorsements from liberal icon Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersButtigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Bernie Sanders warns of 'nightmare scenario' if Trump refuses election results Harris joins women's voter mobilization event also featuring Pelosi, Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda MORE (I-Vt.); newly elected Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerSenate Democrats introduce legislation to probe politicization of pandemic response Schumer interrupted during live briefing by heckler: 'Stop lying to the people' Jacobin editor: Primarying Schumer would force him to fight Trump's SCOTUS nominee MORE (N.Y.) and the man he is succeeding, Harry Reid Harry Mason ReidThe Supreme Court vacancy — yet another congressional food fight Trump seeks to turn around campaign with Supreme Court fight On The Trail: Battle over Ginsburg replacement threatens to break Senate MORE (Nev.); a handful of other Democratic lawmakers and grassroots progressive groups; as well as four state party chairmen.

Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) also added his name Wednesday to the growing list of lawmakers who are backing Ellison’s run. The dean of the lower chamber pointed to Ellison’s work leading the Congressional Progressive Caucus in his endorsement.

“He is a visionary, a fighter, and he is needed now more than ever as we approach the next four years with Republicans controlling every branch of government,” Conyers said in a statement on Wednesday. “Keith Ellison deserves to be at the helm, steering us forward, as our party fights to protect our core values and enhance the quality of life for every American, not just a select few.”

There is a strong appetite among many Democrats to nod to the ascendant left-wing of the party, led by Sanders and Warren, in choosing the next DNC chairman, giving Ellison a leg up on the competition. He is the first Muslim elected to Congress and a member of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Still, Ellison faces a tough fight for the position against former DNC chief Howard Dean, who is still well-regarded for his work atop the party in the 2000s.

South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison is also in the race, and several others, including outgoing Labor Secretary Tom Perez, New Hampshire state party Chairman Raymond Buckley, NARAL president Ilyse Hogue, DNC Finance Chairman Henry Munoz III, and Reps. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) and Xavier Becerra Xavier BecerraState AGs condemn HUD rule allowing shelters to serve people on basis of biological sex OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump casts doubt on climate change science during briefing on wildfires | Biden attacks Trump's climate record amid Western wildfires, lays out his plan | 20 states sue EPA over methane emissions standards rollback 20 states sue EPA over methane emissions standards rollback MORE (Calif.) are believed to be weighing bids or mentioned as potential standout candidates.

Updated 3:55 p.m.

Lisa Hagen contributed.