"Florida GOP Removes Christian Ziegler as Party Chairman Amid Scandal"
TL;DR
Christian Ziegler, the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, was ousted from his position after resisting calls to step down amid a criminal investigation for sexual assault. The party's executive committee had censured and stripped him of his duties in mid-December, and he was ultimately removed by a voice vote during a meeting in Tallahassee. Evan Power, the head of the Leon County Republican Party, has replaced him as the new chairman.
- Chairman of Florida Republican Party Is Ousted Amid Scandal The New York Times
- Florida GOP removes Christian Ziegler from party chairmanship amid sexual assault investigation CNN
- Christian Ziegler investigation: GOP to vote on chairman’s fate FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- This Week in South Florida: Evan Power WPLG Local 10
- Florida GOP oust party chairman Christian Ziegler amid rape accusation The Associated Press
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