Judge Rules Pete Hoekstra Officially Replaces Kristina Karamo as Michigan GOP Chair

Any actions Karamo has taken since she was ousted on Jan. 6 this year have been declared void.

Kristina Karamo speaks at a rally hosted by former President Donald Trump near Washington, Mich., on April 2, 2022. Scott Olson/Getty Images

A Michigan judge issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday, finding that Kristina Karamo was properly ousted as chair of the state Republican Party following a dispute.

Ms. Karamo had refused to accept former ambassador and congressman Pete Hoekstra as her replacement.