Texas Tribune: “Allen West, the firebrand former Florida congressman, has defeated Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey to lead the country’s largest state Republican Party.”
“West claimed victory shortly before 3:30 a.m. Monday, while Dickey conceded about an hour later. The developments came during an early-morning round of voting among state Senate district caucuses at the party’s virtual convention.”
“‘I wish Lt. Col. West the very best in this role,’ Dickey, who had been running for a second full term, wrote on Facebook. ‘Thank you for the honor of serving as your Chair. Let’s win in November.'”