Allen West has resigned as chair of the Dallas County Republican Party, stepping down ahead of a planned no-confidence vote tied to a dispute over how voters will cast ballots in the upcoming primary runoff.
The move follows internal disagreements within the party after West decided to return to countywide voting for the May 26 primary runoff.
The Dallas County Republican Party released a statement via X:
“Lieutenant Colonel Allen West has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Dallas County Republican Party. We are deeply grateful for his exemplary leadership, steadfast dedication, and unwavering commitment to election integrity and security. His service has played a significant role in advancing the Republican Party in Dallas County to where we stand today.
As we move forward, we are building strong momentum with our candidates and remain fully committed to the hard work ahead. Our focus is clear, winning in November. Together, we stand united, energized, and ready for the path ahead.”
During the March 3 primary, the local party had moved away from countywide voting and instead required voters to cast ballots at designated neighborhood precinct locations. The change led to widespread confusion on Election Day, with more than 12,000 voters reportedly showing up at the wrong polling locations across Dallas County.
In response to those issues, West opted to reinstate countywide voting for the runoff election. However, members of the party’s executive committee disagreed with that decision, ultimately leading to pressure for his resignation.
The Dallas County Republican Party says Tami Brown Rodriguez will serve as acting chair.
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