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RandySF

(81,206 posts) Tue Jun 10, 2025, 02:09 PM Jun 2025

VA-11: Hogg's group jumps into Virginia House primary amid DNC tensions

Leaders We Deserve, the group led by Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg, is getting involved in the race to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) as Hogg grapples with tensions in the national party.

The group, aimed at elevating young progressives, backed Virginia state Del. Irene Shin for the 11th Congressional District, with Hogg praising her as “an incredible progressive leader” who is “committed to doing things differently.

In turn, Shin also offered praise to the embattled Hogg.

“He’s never backed down from a tough fight — exactly the kind of bold leadership we need right now,” she said of the 25-year-old gun control activist in the release from Leaders We Deserve.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5342230-dnc-vice-chair-david-hogg-endorses/

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VA-11: Hogg's group jumps into Virginia House primary amid DNC tensions (Original Post) RandySF Jun 2025 OP

TY.. Is VA 11 a Blue Blue District? Cha Jun 2025 #1

Yes DET Jun 2025 #3

Mahalo for the information, DET. Cha Jun 2025 #4

How is Hogg still a DNC vice chair while hyping candidates? brush Jun 2025 #2

He isn't a DNC vice chair Sewa Jun 2025 #5

The OP says he is still a DNC vice chair. They're supposed to be neutral. brush Jun 2025 #6

Cha

(316,909 posts)

1. TY.. Is VA 11 a Blue Blue District?

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 02:27 PM

Jun 2025

DET

(2,372 posts)

3. Yes

Reply to Cha (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 03:26 PM

Jun 2025

Not sure what you mean by ‘blue blue’, but it’s definitely blue. That’s my district. It includes key parts of Northern Virginia, including most of Fairfax County. Before his death, Connelly openly supported his Chief of Staff James Walkinshaw to replace him. Walkinshaw is generally considered the frontrunner in the race. Hogg’s choice Shin is young (37 - looks about 15) and would seem to be a long shot. Honestly, I’m not aware that any of the contenders have a whole lot of name recognition.