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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Robert Downen

Race to succeed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi has become referendum on his tenure


Weeks after a bruising primary that further divided state Republicans, a new fight over the Texas GOP’s future is already underway.

Earlier this month, Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi announced he would not seek reelection when Republican delegates meet for their annual state convention in May. His exit comes in the middle of an ongoing civil war between the party’s far right and more moderate, but still deeply conservative, wings.

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