“DNC takes step towards ousting David Hogg as vice chair”
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is advancing a formal challenge to the February elections of David Hogg and Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta to vice chair positions, citing procedural irregularities. The DNC’s credentials committee voted 13–2, with three abstentions, to recommend voiding the results, setting the stage for a full vote by DNC members that could lead to a re-administration of the election.
Background
David Hogg, a prominent 25-year-old gun control activist and Parkland shooting survivor, and Rep. Kenyatta were elected as vice chairs earlier this year, representing a younger, more activist wing of the party. Their elections were seen as a symbolic embrace of generational change within Democratic ranks.
However, Kalyn Free, a losing candidate in that same vice chair race, challenged the results, alleging flaws in the tabulation process. While the specific procedural error has not been publicly detailed, DNC Chair Ken Martin acknowledged that the issue occurred before his tenure began. “I am disappointed to learn that before I became Chair, there was a procedural error in the February Vice Chair elections,” Martin said in a statement.
Hogg Responds
In a public statement, Hogg denied any role in the alleged procedural missteps and suggested the challenge may be politically motivated. “It is … impossible to ignore the broader context of my work to help reform the party which loomed large over this vote,” he said, adding that “too many leaders in the Democratic Party are asleep at the wheel.”
Hogg is the founder of the political action committee Leaders We Deserve, which has pledged to raise and spend $20 million to support primary challengers against entrenched Democratic incumbents. His efforts have sparked criticism from several party leaders who argue that such intra-party campaigning undermines unity, particularly in a high-stakes election year.
Intraparty Tensions
DNC Chair Ken Martin has both publicly and privately admonished Hogg for his involvement in primary challenges while serving in an official party leadership role. The situation highlights a broader tension within the Democratic Party between younger progressive activists and the party establishment.
Hogg’s case may become a flashpoint in ongoing debates about generational leadership, party reform, and the boundaries of internal dissent.
Outside Reaction
Notably, Hogg’s removal is also drawing attention from political opponents. Pro-Trump activist Alex Bruesewitz issued a statement opposing the move, calling it a “coup” and praising Hogg’s impact—albeit sarcastically—on conservative mobilization. “David Hogg’s activism has significantly bolstered support for President Trump,” Bruesewitz said. “His influence as a skilled operative has been invaluable.”
What’s Next
The resolution to invalidate the February elections now awaits a full vote by the broader DNC membership. If passed, a new election for the vice chair positions will be held. The outcome could shape not only the party’s leadership structure but also how it handles ideological divisions heading into the 2024 general election.
This case underscores the complex interplay of procedural rules, political ambition, and generational change within America’s major political parties.
Rewritten. Source article originally posted here: https://www.axios.com/2025/05/13/david-hogg-dnc-vice-chair-democrats
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