Palm Beach GOP Removes Republican Facing Child Sex Charges From Voter Guide
Mike Caruso faces five felony charges, including kidnapping, child molestation and child abuse. He has maintained his innocence.
The Republican Party of Palm Beach County has excluded Mike Caruso from its November voter guide following his arrest on child sex abuse charges. Caruso, who serves as the county clerk and comptroller, was initially listed among the party's recommended candidates for the November 3 general election. The updated guide, shared on social media platforms on Tuesday, no longer includes Caruso in the party's endorsement.
The county GOP stated that they promptly removed Caruso from the list once they were allowed to do so. The Republican Party of Florida's Chairman, Evan Power, commended the county GOP for taking the appropriate action. Governor Ron DeSantis had previously criticized the inclusion of Caruso, calling it "disappointing." Caruso's legal representative maintained his innocence and declared his intention to remain in the race.
Despite the removal from the voter guide, Caruso's formal status as the Republican candidate remains unchanged.
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