{"id":2446154,"date":"2025-06-11T20:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T00:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hogg-rules-out-another-dnc-run-after-vote-to-hold-new-elections-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T20:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T00:11:35","slug":"hogg-rules-out-another-dnc-run-after-vote-to-hold-new-elections-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hogg-rules-out-another-dnc-run-after-vote-to-hold-new-elections-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Hogg rules out another DNC run after vote to hold new elections &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhogg-rules-out-another-dnc-run-after-vote-to-hold-new-elections-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2446154&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>David Hogg has announced that he will not seek reelection as one of the three vice chairs of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) following a vote that authorized new elections. Hogg&#8217;s decision comes after the full DNC membership voted to hold these elections amid internal party disputes.In his statement, he emphasized his commitment to his organization, Leaders We Deserve, and his desire to focus on strengthening the party.<\/p>\n<p>The DNC&#8217;s decision to hold new elections was partially influenced by Hogg&#8217;s controversial push to unseat incumbent Democrats, which upset many party members. Following a vote of 294-99 in favor of the elections, the DNC plans to elect two new vice chairs in June.<\/p>\n<p>With Hogg&#8217;s withdrawal, the situation has left the only male candidate on the ballot, Malcolm Kenyatta, facing uncertainty about his position. Tensions have been rising within the party, particularly regarding leadership dynamics and the balancing of voices among younger Democrats. Hogg&#8217;s activism has garnered recognition, and DNC Chairman Ken Martin expressed admiration for Hogg&#8217;s contributions, while also supporting his decision to step down from the vice chair role.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">David Hogg rules out another DNC run after vote to hold new elections<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2143741\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/david-hogg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">David Hogg<\/a> announced he will not seek reelection as one of three vice chairs of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-national-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Democratic National Committee<\/a> after the full body voted Wednesday to hold new elections.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Ultimately, I have decided to not run in this upcoming election so the party can focus on what really matters. I need to do this work with Leaders We Deserve, and it is going to remain my number one mission to build the strongest party possible,&rdquo; Hogg said in a statement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3438784\/mikie-sherrill-democratic-pick-new-jersey-governor\/\">Who is Mikie Sherrill? 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These are the messages from the reporter who wrote the story,&rdquo; he posted on X.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A lot of people are accusing me of leaking this recording. These are the messages from the reporter who wrote the story. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TMggS9UDt6\">pic.twitter.com\/TMggS9UDt6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; David Hogg &#128999; (@davidhogg111) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/davidhogg111\/status\/1931748469544255488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 8, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Besides Hogg and Kenyetta, the candidates eligible for the two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-dnc-leader-hopelessly-struggles-to-explain-gender-rules-to-crowd-then-it-all-falls-apart-before-their-very-eyes\/\" title=\"Watch: ... Leader Hopelessly Struggles to Explain Gender Rules to Crowd, Then It All Falls Apart Before Their Very Eyes\">vice chair positions<\/a> were Kalyn Free, Jeanna Repass, and Shasti Conrad.<\/p>\n<p>Free challenged the election of Hogg and Kenyatta as two of the three vice chairs on Feb. 28, claiming their election did not follow proper procedure, before Hogg announced the $20 million investment in mid-April.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The DNC credentials committee previously voted for new elections last month before the full DNC membership voted on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Kenyatta has accused Hogg of distracting the DNC with internal drama as opposed to strategizing on how best to counter President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a>&lsquo;s administration. Democrats are still struggling over how to win back members of their coalition that defected to Trump in the 2024 elections.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/final-straw-hollywood-reporter-sources-say-disney-wanted-to-fire-carano-in-november\/\" title=\"\u2018Final Straw\u2019: Hollywood Reporter Sources Say Disney Wanted To Fire Carano In November\">recent social media post<\/a>, Kenyatta even slammed Hogg&rsquo;s denial of leaking audio of Martin. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Apropos of nothing: leaking texts messages to prove you didn&rsquo;t leak a phone call is&hellip; a choice,&rdquo; Kenyatta posted on X.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Apropos of nothing: leaking texts messages to prove you didn&rsquo;t leak a phone call is&hellip; a choice.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (@malcolmkenyatta) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/malcolmkenyatta\/status\/1931760788227695045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 8, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In his statement announcing he was not running again, Hogg said he had &ldquo;nothing but admiration and respect for my fellow officers. Even though we have disagreements, we all are here to build the strongest party possible.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Some Democrats have cautioned that the optics of removing Hogg through the new elections could incense party members who claim that leaders are silencing criticism from younger Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>They have instead pushed for the DNC to consider changing its bylaws during a future meeting in August to prevent leaders, including Hogg, from wading into primary battles. <\/p>\n<p>Hogg has refused to back down from his push to oust incumbent Democrats for younger leaders, even after Martin explicitly called on officials not to wade into primary battles.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;No DNC officer should ever attempt to influence the outcome of a primary election, whether on behalf of an incumbent or a challenger,&rdquo; Martin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3389884\/dnc-chairman-rebukes-david-hogg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">previously said<\/a> in April. &ldquo;Voters should decide who our primary nominees are, not DNC leadership. Our role is to serve as stewards of a fair, open, and trusted process, not to tilt the scales.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3409323\/dnc-vice-chair-election-david-hogg-drama-divides-democrats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">DNC&rsquo;S DAVID HOGG DRAMA DEEPENS THE DEMOCRATIC DIVIDE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following Hogg&rsquo;s announcement on Wednesday, Martin praised him for his &ldquo;years of activism, organizing, and fighting for his generation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;And while I continue to believe he is a powerful voice for this party, I respect his decision to step back from his post as Vice Chair. I have no doubt that he will remain an important advocate for Democrats across the map,&rdquo; Martin added. &ldquo;I appreciate his service as an officer, his hard work, and his dedication to the party.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2143741\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2143741\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>David Hogg will not seek reelection as DNC vice chair after new elections were authorized<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2658,"featured_media":2446155,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YL.DavidHogg.021225.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[7705,6571,5350],"class_list":["post-2446154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-dnc","tag-elections","tag-hogg"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/YL.DavidHogg.021225.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2446154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2658"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2446154"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2446154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2446158,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2446154\/revisions\/2446158"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2446155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2446154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2446154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2446154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}