David Hogg, the ex-Democratic National Committee official, is finding mixed success in a series of local and House races that represent an early test of his endorsement power in Democratic primaries.

Many young Democrats see David Hogg’s exit from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) as potentially accelerating his push to wage progressive primary challenges to middle-of-the-road incumbents.

Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang and prominent gun control activist David Hogg joined forces Saturday in the capital region in hopes of swaying prospective California voters to the “People Power Club ...