Young Democrats claw for change as old guard clings to seniority

Democratic National Committee vice chairman David Hogg is attempting major reform from his leadership position.

Democrats traditionally have led by seniority, with minority blocs insisting it is a stronger safeguard to make sure the caucus stays inclusive.

Ailing Democrats are boxing out the younger, more well-known Democrats itching for a gutsier battle against President Donald Trump .

Several rank-and-file Democrats are frustrated with the same vicious circle in which the party keeps finding itself trapped, heightened with recent vacancies due to deaths or illnesses of elder members.

One Democrat said they think Democrats are falling behind in freshening the caucus ranks with vibrant new members.

Deja Foxx is among the growing number of Gen-Z candidates who are not waiting for their turn to run, instead seeking congressional office.

DNC Vice Chairman Malcolm Kenyatta said young and older Democrats are uniting and finding a home in the Democratic Party to fight against Trump ’s “dangerous agenda” Democrats have tried for term limits in the past, but the caucus rejected that push in 2022 .

Some strategists are wary of how effective term limits would be in the long run.