Colorado GOP chairman ousted in controversial vote – Washington Examiner
Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams was recently ousted in a contentious vote during a party meeting. Out of approximately 180 attendees present, nearly 160 voted for his removal; however, the Colorado GOP claimed that only 77 were actual members, while the majority were proxies, suggesting a lack of quorum as many members were absent. Disputes arose concerning the interpretation of party rules, with differing opinions on whether three-fifths of those present or the entire membership was required for a legitimate vote. The Republican National Committee’s parliamentarian deemed the vote illegitimate. Nevertheless, party members will have a chance to conduct another vote on August 31. Williams faced criticism for his endorsement of certain Republican candidates, which contrasted with the party’s desire for unity.
Colorado GOP chairman ousted in controversial vote
Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams, who is known for fighting with other leaders and his controversial stances, was voted out by Republicans during a Saturday meeting.
Out of 180 people present for the vote, nearly 160 people voted to remove Williams from his position. However, the Colorado GOP said in a statement that only 77 people in attendance were members, with the rest being proxies, and that a vast majority of the more than 400 members didn’t show up.
Party members have argued over the state party rules, with some interpreting that at least three-fifths of GOP central committee members who are present are enough to vote out an official and others arguing at least three-fifths of all GOP central committee members must be around for the vote in the first place.
“They even had to amend their already broken rules while illegally re-interpreting our bylaws to improperly attempt to remove all of your duly elected officers without even a majority of our members present,” the Colorado GOP stated in reference to the rule.
The Republican National Committee parliamentarian, Al Gage, determined the vote ousting Williams to be illegitimate.
However, party members have been given the opportunity to hold another vote on Aug. 31.
Williams faced scrutiny for endorsing Republican candidates in races, which the party wanted to avoid doing in an effort to keep unity, and he was also accused of attacking Republicans in an effort to see his preferred candidate win, according to former Colorado GOP Chairwoman Kristi Burton Brown, who reportedly helped run Saturday’s meeting.
Williams also refused to step down as chairman when he announced his congressional race, which he eventually lost in the primary race in June. He is even accused of using the party’s resources for his own campaign.
He had caused greater strife in the party by promoting anti-LGBT messages in June, which is known as Pride Month. The Colorado GOP also posted a message on X that called to “Burn all the #pride flags this June.”
Colorado is not the only state to see strong disagreement between its Republican Party members. In Michigan over the weekend, the ousted chairwoman of the Michigan GOP made an appearance at the Michigan Republican Convention, but was forced out.
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