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Hogg group targets Democrat Jimmy Gomez

Created at 27 Aug · 10:06 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

The Leaders We Deserve PAC, led by Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg, is backing a challenger to Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez, criticizing his support from industry and pro-Israel groups. The PAC has previously supported progressive candidates in California primaries.

Who's Involved

Jimmy Gomez
Southern California Democrat facing challenges from the left
David Hogg
Gen Z party activist and survivor of the Parkland high school shooting
Leaders We Deserve
Organization backing progressive candidates
Randy Villegas
Bernie Sanders-backed progressive candidate
Doris Matsui
Democratic Representative

↳ Why This Matters

This development highlights internal party divisions and the growing influence of progressive activism, particularly from younger leaders, in shaping Democratic primary outcomes and challenging established figures.

Key facts

  • David Hogg's organization, Leaders We Deserve, is targeting Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez.
  • The group criticizes Gomez for his support from industry groups and pro-Israel interests.
  • Hogg's PAC has previously spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on other House candidates.
  • The PAC helped Randy Villegas defeat a moderate Democrat in a primary.
  • The PAC also endorsed a challenger to Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui.

David Hogg's organization, Leaders We Deserve, is targeting Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez, a mainstream Southern California Democrat who has faced criticism from the left for his support from industry groups and pro-Israel interests. Hogg, a Gen Z activist and survivor of the Parkland high school shooting, stated that the candidate he supports, Gonzales-Torres, aligns with his group's focus on "bringing down costs, taxing the rich, and fighting back against ICE" while avoiding the influence of groups like AIPAC or the AI lobby.

Last year, Hogg's pledge to challenge "ineffective, asleep-at-the-wheel" Democrats garnered attention. This election cycle, his organization has directed millions of dollars toward young progressives in primary races. While the PAC has not yet announced financial commitments to Gonzales-Torres, it previously spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on other endorsed House candidates in California primaries. The group supported Randy Villegas in his successful primary challenge against a moderate Democrat in a district held by Republican Rep. David Valadao. However, it was unsuccessful in helping another young progressive candidate win her primary against Republican-turned-independent Rep. Kevin Kiley. Additionally, the PAC has endorsed a challenger to Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui, who will face the incumbent in the November election.

Frequently asked questions

Jimmy Gomez is a mainstream Southern California Democrat who has faced challenges from the left regarding his support from industry groups and pro-Israel interests.

The Leaders We Deserve PAC is an organization led by David Hogg that supports young progressive candidates in primary elections.

Critics assail his support from industry groups and pro-Israel interests.

The candidates focus on 'bringing down costs, taxing the rich, and fighting back against ICE'.

What Happens Next

01The Leaders We Deserve PAC may announce financial commitments to Gonzales-Torres.
02The general election will determine the outcome of races involving endorsed candidates.

How It Developed

David Hogg's organization, Leaders We Deserve, is targeting Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez.
The group criticizes Gomez for support from industry and pro-Israel interests.
Hogg's PAC has backed progressive candidates in California primaries.
The PAC previously supported Randy Villegas against a moderate Democrat.
The PAC also backed a challenger to Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui.

Sources

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Hogg group takes on Jimmy GomezPolitico

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