Summary
David Hogg's political action committee, Leaders We Deserve, is supporting Patrick Roath, who is challenging Congressman Stephen Lynch in a primary election. Hogg believes Roath is a better fit than Lynch, who has been criticized for his past votes on issues like gay rights and healthcare.
Key Facts
- David Hogg founded the PAC called Leaders We Deserve.
- The PAC is endorsing Patrick Roath against Rep. Stephen Lynch in the primary.
- Stephen Lynch is a Massachusetts Democrat who first entered Congress in 2001.
- Lynch has faced criticism from progressives due to past votes against certain rights issues.
- Patrick Roath is a 38-year-old attorney.
- Roath's campaign out-raised Lynch's by more than double from July to September of last year.
- Stephen Lynch's campaign did not comment on the situation immediately.
