Texas GOP Chairman Allen West announced his resignation Friday morning, raising speculation he could run for statewide office.
West will remain chair until a successor is picked on July 11, the party said.
The party said in a statement that West “will take this opportunity to prayerfully reflect on a new chapter in his already distinguished career.”
it is widely expected within Republican circles that West will seek to challenge Governor Abbott in a primary next year. West has been openly critical of Abbott, especially regarding the mask mandate.
If West runs for governor, he will face not only Abbott, but former State Senator Don Huffines, who has already announced, and Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, who is expected to announce a run in the coming weeks.
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