Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) endorsed Democratic National Committee vice chair candidate David Hogg on Friday, marking the latest big name endorsement for Hogg.
“David Hogg represents exactly the kind of bold, dynamic, and courageous leadership the Democratic Party needs right now,” Walz said in a statement.
“After campaigning with David throughout the country, I know firsthand his unique ability to connect with the American people and to speak to the strengths of our party,” he continued.
“This is exactly what we need right now: experienced, thoughtful, and energized leadership that meets people where they are and takes bold action to win. I couldn’t be happier to throw my support behind him and his vision for the party, and I look forward to working with him every step of the way.”
Hogg was a vocal supporter of Walz’s during Vice President Harris’s running mate selection process last year. Walz is the latest high profile Democrat to back Hogg for vice chair. Earlier this week, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) endorsed Hogg for vice chair.
“Ever since the shooting at my high school, he’s been a champion for the gun violence prevention movement––exemplifying leadership that listens, takes action, and works tirelessly to better our lives,” said Hogg, who is a survivor of the Parkland school shooting and a co-founder of March for Our Lives.