Palm Beach Republican Party Rescinds Endorsement for Clerk Candidate Facing Felony Charges
The Republican Party of Palm Beach County has withdrawn its endorsement of Clerk of the Court candidate Mike Caruso, who is facing felony charges for child sex abuse. This action followed backlash and commentary from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 7, 2026 —
The Republican Party of Palm Beach County has officially withdrawn its endorsement for Mike Caruso, a candidate vying for the Clerk of the Court position. This decision comes as Caruso is reportedly facing felony charges related to child sex abuse.
The party’s action followed significant backlash and public commentary from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Governor DeSantis had publicly stated that a political party should refrain from endorsing candidates who are facing such serious allegations.
Despite the withdrawal of the party’s endorsement, Mike Caruso is slated to remain on the ballot for the upcoming election on November 3rd. Further details regarding the specific nature of the felony charges or the timeline of events leading to the endorsement withdrawal beyond the Governor’s commentary were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix on www.cltampa.com, see more information here.
