RNC recognizes Pete Hoekstra as the new Michigan Republican Party chair
The RNC has recognized Pete Hoekstra as chairman of the Michigan GOP — a move aimed at settling a nasty dispute over party leadership in the battleground state.
The Republican National Committee has recognized former Rep. Pete Hoekstra as chairman of the Michigan GOP — a move aimed at settling a nasty dispute over party leadership in the battleground state.
An RNC official confirmed the decision Wednesday evening.
Hoekstra was selected by a faction of state party activists to replace Kristina Karamo, whose financial decisions and fundraising abilities had drawn wide criticism. But Karamo had refused to leave the post, arguing that she was not removed in accordance with party by-laws. The result had been a confusing stalemate, with both Hoekstra and Karamo claiming to be the chair.
Former President Donald Trump stepped into the battle last month, endorsing Hoekstra, who was his ambassador to the Netherlands.
An RNC panel had “ruled that it is their belief that Karamo was removed as chair, and it was recommended to the RNC Executive Committee to ratify Hoekstra as chair,” the RNC official told NBC News. “The Executive Committee took action today to unanimously ratify Hoekstra as an RNC member as chair.”
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