Former Md. Gov. O'Malley jumps into 2016 Democratic race
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Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has jumped into the race for the Democratic nomination for president.
It'll be a longshot challenge to front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton. But O'Malley is calling for new leadership.
O'Malley made the announcement Saturday in a Baltimore park, telling a crowd of about 1,000 people, "I'm running for you."
He was the mayor of Baltimore before winning two terms as governor.
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He's presenting himself to voters as a next generation leader for the party.
O'Malley points to his record on issues such as gay marriage, immigration and economic issues.
He's made frequent visits to the early-voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire. But he's still largely unknown in a field dominated by Clinton.
Also in the race is Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
O'Malley is holding events in Iowa later Saturday and plans to be in New Hampshire on Sunday.
