State GOP leadership relieved at withdrawal of endorsement of Mike Caruso

By: Michael Moline

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 448

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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The Republican Party of Palm Beach County has purged ousted Clerk of the Court Mike Caruso, who’s been charged with five felony counts of child molestation, from its list of candidates to support in the midterm elections.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, who removed Caruso from office despite him being a close ally, said Tuesday that the local party made a mistake by including him in its voter guide.

“And sometimes you just got to do …

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