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Colorado GOP Chair Removed After Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Remarks

Dave Williams ousted following divisive statements and misuse of party resources; Eli Bremer elected as new chair.

  • Williams faced backlash for calling LGBTQ+ people 'godless groomers' and urging the burning of Pride flags.
  • The vote to remove Williams was overwhelmingly in favor, with 161.66 out of 182 members supporting his ouster.
  • Williams' tenure was marked by internal party division and controversy over his use of party resources for personal campaigns.
  • Eli Bremer, former El Paso County GOP chair, has been elected to serve the remainder of Williams' term.
  • Williams has dismissed the vote as 'illegal' and vowed to challenge his removal.
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