After new elections were called for a Democratic National Committee (DNC) position held by David Hogg, the Florida activist said he won’t run for the post.

Members of the DNC held a virtual vote removing Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta as Vice Chairs for the national party, as reported by POLITICO. After the vote, Hogg posted on social media that he would step down and not seek re-election.

“Ultimately, I have decided to not run in this upcoming election so the party can focus on what really matters,” Hogg posted.

The new election call stemmed from a challenge to the outcome of elections earlier this year. But the move also took place amid controversy over Hogg’s plans for Leaders We Deserve, a PAC he launched in 2023 with Florida-based consultant Kevin Lata, to back Primary challengers of some incumbent Democrats in Congress.

Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland shooting in 2018, said he won’t back down from intraparty challenges.