David Hogg, a Democratic National Committee vice chair, waded back into the contentious world of primary elections Tuesday, despite recent drama over his break with other party leaders on the subject.
A 25-year-old Parkland school shooting survivor, Hogg’s progressive group, Leaders We Deserve, waded into the special election to replace the late Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly, endorsing state Del. Irene Shin. The Washington Post first reported the endorsement, which is only his second of the cycle.
The move comes after Hogg announced a $20-million effort to elect younger lawmakers and launch primary challenges for safe House Democratic seats, putting him at odds with his DNC colleagues. Party leadership has traditionally stayed out of primary races, opting to instead focus on general elections and coalition building.