Utah GOP Ousts Chair Who Waged Divisive Court Battle
Source: US News
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Utah Republicans ousted their two-term state party chair and rejected a proposal to endorse medical marijuana at the party's annual convention Saturday.
The group of about 2,200 core GOP members elevated a county party leader who promised to tackle the party's financial issues following a divisive legal battle.
Rob Anderson has been critical of Republican leaders' handling of a contentious law changing how political parties nominate candidates.
Anderson, who served as Davis County party chair, will replace James Evans. He lost his bid for an unusual third term in the first round of voting after waging a legal battle over the 2014 nominating law.
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