Jun 11, 2025 - Politics & Policy

David Hogg out at DNC, won't run again

Andrew Solender

David Hogg, wearing a blue suit and tie and standing with others in a dimly lit hallway. — David Hogg at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo: DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

David Hogg won't run again to be a DNC vice chair after his and Malcolm Kenyatta's elections were both vacated, a spokesperson confirmed to Axios.

Why it matters: The vote was based on a technical complaint, but it comes as Democrats have expressed fury with Hogg for simultaneously serving as a top party official while supporting congressional primary candidates.

Hogg announced in April that his group Leaders We Deserve would spend $20 million trying to oust Democratic incumbents in safely blue districts.
The organization on Tuesday endorsed 37-year-old Virginia state Del. Irene Shin in the open primary for the late Rep. Gerry Connolly's seat.

What happened: The Wednesday afternoon vote was decisive, with 75% of the 393 participating DNC members voting to vacate the election and 25% voting against doing so.

Hogg and Kenyatta will now face off for a single vice chair position in an election that will span from Thursday to Saturday.
A group of female DNC officials who previously ran for DNC vice chair roles — along with whoever loses between Hogg and Kenyatta — will be eligible to run for the remaining role from Sunday to next Tuesday.

Editor's note: This article was updated to note that Hogg won't run again.

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