DNC Overwhelmingly Votes to Remove Vice Chair David Hogg

David Hogg, the youthful gun-control activist and youngest ever vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), decided not to run again after the DNC voted to redo the election that installed him and Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta. Hogg’s push to primary Democratic incumbents in safe seats, along with controversy surrounding the election process, led to tensions within the party and ultimately to the DNC nullifying the previous vote. Approximately 75% of DNC members voted to vacate the February election, prompting a new election for the vice chair positions, which Hogg opted not to participate in. DNC Chair Ken Martin expressed respect for Hogg’s decision and acknowledged his contributions while emphasizing the need for the party to focus on broader goals. Hogg remains committed to his political action committee, Leaders We Deserve, which plans a $20 million investment to support the next generation of Democrats. His brief tenure at the DNC was marked by both significant influence and internal party friction, reflecting a divide over his approach to party leadership and reform.