DNC autopsy
2026 Democratic report on 2024 US presidential election
The "Build to Win. Build to Last." report, colloquially known as the DNC autopsy, released in May 2026, is a report created by Paul Rivera that details possible reasons for Vice President Kamala Harris's loss in the 2024 United States presidential election, at the request of Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin. The report was released in 2026 following widespread speculation of its contents. The autopsy received negative reception due to its lack of content and delayed delivery.
Background
Creation
Following the 2024 presidential election, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Ken Martin selected Paul Rivera to create the report. According to Martin, Rivera was not paid.
Release
In late April 2026, Ken Martin went on Pod Save America to defend not releasing the report. The interview went viral.
In early May 2026, Harris told donors she believed the Democratic National Committee should release the report.
CNN was the first outlet to release the report on May 21, 2026.
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