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Judge Rules Peterson No Longer GOP Chair

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(TWIN FALLS, ID)  — A Fifth District Judge ruled Tuesday that Barry Peterson is no longer the chairman for the Idaho Republican Party.  The Spokesman Review reported that Judge Randy Stoker told the court, “his term has expired.”

Peterson was attempting to hold on to the chairmanship by blocking a state committee meeting scheduled for Saturday to choose new leadership.  Arguments lasted for more than two hours.  The Judge ruled the Aug 2. meeting will go on as scheduled.

Peterson stated that he is “comfortable with what the judge did.”  He also said that he will not appeal the decision.  He also said he will not seek to regain the position.

Peterson said he wishes luck to Steve Yates, Doug Pickett and Mike Duff.  All three are candidates to replace him as chairman.

 

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