But the party's deal to settle a dispute over its endorsement will also limit its support for its preferred candidate, Andrew Hayes, against Carl DeMaio in the 75th Assembly District
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Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey blasted Whitsell for "abusing her power as chair to circumvent Party rules and past precedent to steal the 75th Assembly District Endorsement from Andrew Hayes."
The change was prompted by the endorsement for the race for the 75th Assembly District, a seat being sought by Carl DeMaio and Andrew Hayes in the fall general.
Amid a controversial effort to switch the San Diego County Republican Party's endorsement from one candidate to another, Paula Whitsell is out as party chair today and Corey Gustafson is in.