Review of: “DNC Overturns David Hogg’s Vice-Chair Election Amid Controversy Over Voting Process”

David Hogg, the young gun control activist who turned against his own party, has been ousted from his recently won DNC leadership role amid a bitter internal power struggle. The removal comes just as Hogg was gearing up to challenge established Democrat incumbents.

At a glance:

• The DNC voted 294-99 to invalidate the elections of David Hogg and Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta as vice chairs

• A Democratic Party representative from Oklahoma, Kalyn Free, challenged the election, claiming it discriminated against female candidates

• Hogg announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming vote scheduled for June 12-17

• The controversy erupted after Hogg pledged to raise $20 million to challenge older Democrats in safe districts

• DNC Chair Ken Martin expressed frustration that Hogg’s actions “destroyed any chance” of effective leadership

Democrats Split Over Election Process

The Democratic National Committee has voted overwhelmingly to overturn the February election that put gun control activist David Hogg and Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta in vice chair positions. The decision came after 75% of voting members supported a resolution challenging the original election process.

Kalyn Free, a Democratic Party representative from Oklahoma and attorney, led the challenge by arguing the election structure made it “mathematically impossible” for a woman to win. The DNC’s gender parity rules require the first seat to go to a man, but any gender could fill the second position.

BREAKING: The DNC just voted 294-99 to UNDO David Hogg’s Vice Chair victory because of “diversity” rules.

LMAO… pic.twitter.com/vsSlPUZigg

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 11, 2025

Instead of following proper procedure, the committee grouped all five candidates on a single ballot, effectively disadvantaging female candidates. The controversial voting method sparked immediate backlash among party members concerned about fair representation.

Hogg Withdraws After Creating Party Friction

David Hogg has announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming vote, leaving Kenyatta as the only candidate for the male vice chair slot. Hogg’s departure follows weeks of internal party turmoil after he pledged to raise $20 million to challenge established Democrats in safe districts.

DNC Chair Ken Martin didn’t hide his frustration with Hogg, directly telling him, “No one knows who the hell I am, right? I’m trying to get my sea legs underneath of me and actually develop any amount of credibility so I can go out there and raise the money and do the job I need to put ourselves in a position to win. I don’t think you intended this, but you essentially destroyed any chance I have to show the leadership that I need to.”

David Hogg just got tossed overboard as the DNC annuls Hogg’s vice chair election citing DEI quotas..
Just keep swimming David! pic.twitter.com/FTgRaAHOK8

— GrrrGraphics-Ben Garrison Cartoons (@GrrrGraphics) June 11, 2025

Hogg further angered party leadership by endorsing Virginia state Del. Irene Shin in a special election, despite the DNC’s longstanding neutrality stance in primaries. His actions created significant friction within a party already struggling to present a unified front against Republicans.

Young Progressive Vows To Continue Fight

Despite his removal from DNC leadership, Hogg plans to raise funds through a political action committee called “Leaders We Deserve” to support young progressives against established party members. The Parkland school shooting survivor has been critical of what he describes as a lack of vision among Democratic leaders.

Hogg defended his aggressive approach, stating, “If there is anything activism or history teaches us it’s that comfortable people, especially comfortable people with power, do not change. In this moment of crisis, comfort is not an option.”

His comments referenced the deaths of three Democratic House members this year, suggesting the party needs fresh leadership.