DNC Voids Vice Chair Elections Over Gender Rules

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has officially voted to void the February elections of Vice Chairs David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta after a procedural complaint found the process violated gender parity rules and disadvantaged female candidates. The challenge, led by Oklahoma DNC member Kalyn Free, argued that combining the final voting rounds for male candidates breached party rules on gender balance. DNC leaders, including Christine Pelosi, have stated that the decision was purely procedural and not connected to Hogg’s reform agenda or his $20 million campaign targeting Democratic incumbents. However, Hogg and some observers argue that his efforts to reform the party influenced the outcome. The full DNC will decide whether to hold a new election with the original candidates. The controversy underscores ongoing divisions within the party over reform and adherence to internal rules.