Democratic National Committee CEO Amy Dacey Resigns Amid Email Controversy

By  //  August 2, 2016

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The CEO of the Democratic National Committee will resign Tuesday in the wake of the committee’s hacked email controversy. (Image for SpaceCoastDaily)

(CNN) – The CEO of the Democratic National Committee will resign Tuesday in the wake of the committee’s hacked email controversy.

Amy Dacey is the highest-ranking official at the DNC to step aside due to the matter, a senior Democratic official said, but is not the only one. The official did not provide further details.

Dacey is well-respected by Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the DNC circle, a source familiar with the resignation said.

Dacey’s resignation was first reported by Politico.

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