David Hogg, vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), faces internal party challenges due to his aggressive political strategy against incumbent Democrats and allegations of election misconduct. A complaint filed by Kalyn Free, a longtime Democratic activist, accuses the DNC of discriminating against women of color in its officer elections, leading to a review by the DNC Credentials Committee. Hogg's $20 million investment in primary challenges against older Democrats has intensified party tensions, prompting DNC Chair Ken Martin to emphasize the need for neutrality in primaries. In response to these challenges, Martin proposed a pledge for DNC officials to remain impartial in primaries, which will be voted on by the party's Rules and Bylaws committee. Despite criticism from party strategists, Hogg asserts his actions aim to strengthen the Democratic Party against Republican dominance, particularly under President Donald Trump's administration.

David Hogg faces a challenge to his vice chair position at the DNC due to intra-party tensions sparked by his financial backing of primary challenges against older incumbent Democrats, amounting to $20 million through his political action group.

Kalyn Free, a Democratic activist, filed a complaint alleging that the DNC discriminated against three women of color during the officer elections, an accusation the DNC contends lacks merit, and the results were not close.

The DNC's Credentials Committee will review Free's complaint, which claims the election process violated the DNC Charter and Bylaws by not distinguishing votes across gender categories, thus undermining fairness and gender diversity.

DNC Chair Ken Martin has stated that the DNC will maintain neutrality in intra-party primaries and has given Hogg the ultimatum to either relinquish his vice chair role or cease his political action committee's involvement in primaries.

Hogg, a gun control advocate and activist, defends his strategy as necessary to create a stronger opposition party against the Republican Party and President Trump's policies, despite criticism from within the Democratic Party.

The proposal for DNC officials to pledge neutrality in primaries is expected to be considered by the Rules and Bylaws committee, with a final vote anticipated during the party's summer meeting if approved.

Strategists like James Carville have criticized Hogg's approach, arguing that resources should be directed against Republicans rather than intra-party challenges, highlighting the ongoing debate within the Democratic Party on how to counter Trump's agenda.