Michigan Republicans are gathering for a convention to select delegates for the national convention, with tensions high following the ousting of former party chair Kristina Karamo. The power struggle has led to fractures within the party, and Karamo's allies may confront establishment-leaning Republicans at the convention. The new party chair, Pete Hoekstra, aims to unify the party and win back major donors, while Karamo continues to contest her removal. The convention will be a crucial moment for the state party's efforts to reconcile and move forward.
The Michigan Court of Appeals rejected Kristina Karamo's attempt to regain control of the state Republican Party ahead of a weekend presidential caucus convention, following a previous order prohibiting her from claiming she still chairs the Michigan GOP. The court's decision came just days before new chair Pete Hoekstra plans to host congressional district caucus meetings in Grand Rapids to award most of the state party’s presidential delegates to a national nominating convention. Karamo had planned a gathering in Detroit, but a recent order voided her notice for that gathering.
The Michigan Court of Appeals denied Kristina Karamo's emergency request to suspend a judge's order removing her as chair of the Michigan Republican Party, adding to the confusion surrounding the party's upcoming convention. Karamo's appeal was swiftly denied, and the court will continue to consider her appeal. The dispute arises from conflicting conventions called by Karamo and Pete Hoekstra, who was recognized as the lawful chair by a Kent County judge and endorsed by the Republican National Committee. The legal battle stems from Karamo's removal due to alleged violations of party bylaws and lackluster performance.
The Michigan Court of Appeals denied Kristina Karamo's request to halt a Kent County Circuit Court's decision that she's no longer chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party, effectively rendering her planned GOP convention in Detroit meaningless. The ongoing leadership dispute within the party has led to competing caucuses and legal battles, with Karamo and Pete Hoekstra both claiming to be the party's leader. The court ruling against Karamo upheld her removal as chairwoman and barred her from conducting party business, while a new petition has emerged calling for a vote to remove Hoekstra and Co-Chairwoman Malinda Pego.
A Michigan court has affirmed the removal of Kristina Karamo as the state’s Republican Party chair, settling a bitter leadership dispute just days before the party’s convention. The court ruling prevents Karamo from representing herself as chair or conducting business on behalf of the party. This decision is a victory for Pete Hoekstra, who has been recognized as the rightful chair by the Republican National Committee and former President Donald Trump. The state party is set to hold its convention on Saturday, with Trump winning Michigan’s GOP primary and the party allocating additional delegates for the Republican National Convention.
A judge in Michigan ruled that Kristina Karamo was removed as the state's GOP chairwoman on Jan. 6, settling a leadership dispute that has been ongoing for six months. The judge's decision temporarily bars Karamo from asserting her position and recognizes former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra as the chairman of the Michigan Republican Party. Karamo, who was present in court, expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling, while Hoekstra emphasized the need for unity. The dispute arose from a special meeting where Karamo was ousted by a majority vote, leading to bitter internal divisions within the party.
A Michigan judge has ordered Kristina Karamo, the deposed leader of the Michigan Republicans, to cease presenting herself as the party's leader and conducting business in its name, including organizing meetings. The judge's ruling comes ahead of a dueling presidential nominating convention planned by Karamo, which remains uncertain following the court order. The judge also barred Karamo from accessing the party's bank accounts and postal boxes, as well as engaging in communication on social media on behalf of the party.
A judge affirmed the ouster of Kristina Karamo as chair of the Michigan Republican Party, following months of internal fighting over the party's financial health. The national Republican Party also declared her removal as valid, with former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra appointed as the new chair. Karamo had been refusing to accept efforts to remove her and planned to hold a convention to select presidential delegates, but a group of Republicans sued her, seeking a definitive ruling about her removal. Despite her claims of unfairness, the judge's decision stands, and the state party is urged to unite and move forward.
The Michigan Republican Party is facing internal division as opposing factions plan separate conventions to select GOP presidential delegates on March 2, with Pete Hoekstra endorsed by former President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee scheduling a convention in Grand Rapids, while Kristina Karamo, who still controls the party website and bank accounts, has scheduled a competing convention in Detroit. A Kent County judge is set to consider a request for a restraining order against Karamo, as delegates selected at recent county conventions are called to a Detroit meeting on the same day.
Kristina Karamo insists she is still the chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party despite the Republican National Committee recognizing Pete Hoekstra as the leader. Karamo, facing internal divisions and fundraising struggles, claims the majority of the state committee supports her. County Republican parties held conventions to select delegates, with Karamo supporters expected to push for a vote on the party's leadership on March 2. The dispute continues as Karamo vows to continue running the party and urges Michigan Republicans to focus on winning elections amidst the party drama.
The Republican National Committee has recognized former ambassador Pete Hoekstra as the rightful chair of the Michigan Republican Party, despite rival chair Kristina Karamo's faction refusing to acknowledge the decision. The dispute, which has led to a schism within the party, may end up in court as Karamo's faction controls the party's bank accounts and assets. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Hoekstra, and the schism faces a looming deadline with Michigan's presidential primary approaching.
Michigan Republicans officially ousted Kristina Karamo as state party chair, ending a weeks-long feud that began with a Jan. 6 vote to remove her over insufficient fundraising and party infighting. Karamo, an election-denier previously backed by former President Donald Trump, had alienated donors with her far-right rhetoric and debt issues. Former Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra, endorsed by Trump, will now run the state party.
The Republican National Committee has officially recognized former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra as the chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, siding with him in an ongoing power struggle with Kristina Karamo, who was elected to the position a year ago. The RNC's decision comes after internal divisions and legal battles within the party, with Hoekstra receiving support from former President Donald Trump. Karamo's faction is preparing for upcoming conventions and caucuses to challenge the RNC's recognition of Hoekstra.
The Republican National Committee has recognized Pete Hoekstra as the new chairman of the Michigan GOP, ending a leadership dispute with Kristina Karamo. The RNC's decision, backed by former President Donald Trump, aims to unify the party ahead of the 2024 elections. Karamo, who had refused to step down, questioned the RNC's authority but has not yet responded to the latest development. Republicans hope the resolution will bring unity and focus to the party's efforts in Michigan.
The Republican National Committee has officially recognized Pete Hoekstra as the rightful chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, following a vote to remove Kristina Karamo, a far-right election denier, from the position. Hoekstra, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, was elected to the post after a dispute that has caused upheaval for the party just weeks before its presidential primary and caucus-style convention. Karamo has not yet responded to the RNC's decision.
