Overview

• DNC Chair Ken Martin announced a new policy requiring all party officers to remain neutral in Democratic primaries, with plans to formalize the rule in August.
• Vice Chair David Hogg, who pledged $20 million to back challengers against Democratic incumbents, has refused to step down or abandon his PAC, Leaders We Deserve.
• Martin emphasized that officers cannot serve as both referees and players in primaries, citing the need for trust and fairness in party governance.
• Hogg argues the rule change targets him unfairly, stating he has not violated current bylaws and framing the dispute as a strategic disagreement.
• The conflict highlights broader party struggles over generational change, leadership strategy, and rebuilding after significant 2024 election losses.