Dems Take Step to Oust Vice Chair David Hogg; He Says It Is Because the Controversy Over Primary Challengers

The Democratic National Committee took steps Monday to oust vice chairs David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta after a complaint stated the party made a procedural error. (Credit: Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Fast Company)

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is taking steps to oust Vice Chair David Hogg— who has recently criticized the party for not welcoming younger aspiring lawmakers— calling for a new election for his post.

A panel in the committee, which called for the new vote, said the new effort is unrelated to Hogg's recent comments, which have sparked heated discourse among party members, Politico reported. Hogg has previously promised to spend $20 million in Democratic primaries against House incumbents in safe blue districts, a move that sparked criticism from some party members.