The Republican Party of Palm Beach County in Florida removed a candidate facing child sex abuse charges from its voter guide, hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) commented on the party’s endorsement of the embattled politician.

Mike Caruso, who is running for reelection as clerk of the Circuit Court and comptroller in Palm Beach County, is accused of molesting an underage family member. Following his arrest in August, Caruso was suspended from his post by the governor.

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