Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) will meet with California Democrats on Saturday, as he seeks to consolidate support in his bid to become the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

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Ellison will meet with the state party’s executive committee at a conference in San Diego, the Los Angeles Times reported.

The conference will focus on how Democrats can combat President-elect Donald Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE.

Ellison has emerged as a leading candidate to become the new DNC chairman, racking up the support of Sens. Chuck 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 (D-N.Y.), 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.), 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.) and other key figures in the party.

Donna Brazile has served as interim chair since July. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) resigned as chair after hacked emails released by WikiLeaks showed her and other top DNC figures discussing plans to help Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonButtigieg stands in as Pence for Harris's debate practice Senate GOP sees early Supreme Court vote as political booster shot Poll: 51 percent of voters want to abolish the electoral college MORE defeat Sanders in the Democratic presidential primary.

Ellison is the first Muslim elected to the United States Congress.

Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, who chaired the DNC from 2005 to 2009, is also running to lead the committee, as is South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Jaime Harrison.

Labor Secretary Tom Perez is among those reportedly considering running as well.