Hi, I'm Harry Khanna, and I'm running for a 4-year term on the DNC.

I'm running because I believe in the DNC as an institution. I was an engineer on the DNC's voter protection team for three years, including through the difficult 2020 cycle. I built applications and DNC data pipelines that power nationwide campaigns alongside dedicated and brilliant technologists and lawyers.

As a former member of the DNC's union staff, I understand the DNC, its strengths, and where it can be improved.

If you want to read more about the work I did at the DNC, I wrote a little bit about it while I was there: Tools for Rapid Response on Election Day.

I don't get it. What are you running for?

On June 22, Democrats from all over the Commonwealth of Virginia will convene in Richmond to choose which five people will represent Virginia on the Democratic National Committee for four years.

This happens at the same time as the process to choose delegates to go to Chicago in August to re-nominate President Biden, but it is a different election.

If you're confused, you're not alone. The words "DNC" and "delegate" are overloaded and mean at least five different things. Here's a handy little graphic that might help.

Who are you?

I serve as both the Secretary of the Fourth Congressional Democratic Committee and the Secretary of the Richmond City Democratic Committee. As Secretary, I actively participate in party infrastructure. As a DNC member, I will get my hands dirty and see how and where I can be most effective to support the staff as they maintain our critical infrastructure.

I am an experienced lawyer and have served in the past as a volunteer voter protection lawyer. I also have an advanced engineering degree, and the DNC hired me because of my dual ability to engineer infrastructure while understanding the unique point of view of practicing lawyers.

Work & Education

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    Khanna Law
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    Principal Attorney
    Date
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    Democratic National Committee
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    Senior Software Engineer
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  3. Compass
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    Compass
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    Counsel
    Date
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    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Role
    Attorney
    Date
  5. Sullivan & Cromwell
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    Sullivan & Cromwell
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    Attorney
    Date
  6. Company
    Columbia Law School
    Role
    Juris Doctor (JD)

    James Kent Scholar

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Where's Khanna Law?

Khanna Law is still very much active, but we are not accepting new clients at the moment. Check back after June 22.

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