Florida GOP chair removed amid rape allegation he denies: Source The vote against Christian Ziegler was held by the party on Monday.

       By Hannah Demissie

       January 8, 2024, 2:45 PM

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       Republican Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler addresses attendees at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla.

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       Christian Ziegler, who is facing a rape allegation that he denies, on Monday was voted out as the Florida Republican Party chair during a closed-door meeting in Tallahassee, a source familiar tells ABC News.

       Ziegler is being investigated by police but has not been charged with a crime.

       Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had called for him to "step aside."

       This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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