DNC Panel Recommends Voiding Vice Chair Elections

The Democratic National Committee's Credentials Committee has recommended voiding the February vice chair elections of David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta due to procedural violations of gender parity rules. The challenge was brought by former candidate Kalyn Free, who argued that the voting process disadvantaged female candidates. If the full DNC approves the recommendation, Hogg and Kenyatta would be removed and a new election among the original candidates would be held. The decision comes amid controversy over Hogg's $20 million campaign to challenge incumbent Democrats, raising concerns about party neutrality. DNC Chair Ken Martin has advocated for party officers to commit to neutrality in primaries and has proposed requiring neutrality pledges. Hogg has argued that the procedural review is connected to resistance to his reform agenda within the party.