Paxton-backed Texas GOP chair ousted by vice chair
Abraham George, chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, was ousted by Vice Chairwoman D’rinda Randall at the state’s GOP convention on Friday.
TL;DR
- D’rinda Randall defeated Abraham George for the chairmanship of the Republican Party of Texas.
- George, previously backed by Attorney General Ken Paxton, lost at the state's GOP convention.
- David Covey, a right-wing activist, was selected as Randall's pick for vice chairman.
- George conceded and called for unity within the party.
- Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows congratulated the new leadership and thanked George for his service.