In a recent development that has added to the political chaos, a Kent County Judge has "voided" the notice for a presidential caucus convention called by Karamo, the former Chair of the Michigan Republican Party. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, has raised concerns over the participation of Ottawa County in the upcoming Grand Rapids convention.

Karamo's attorneys, Donald Campbell and Kellie Howard, acknowledged the judge's order and expressed their concerns in an appeal filed on Thursday. They pointed out that Ottawa County had only submitted delegate credentials to Karamo and not to Hoekstra, potentially excluding them from participating in the convention. The appeal also argued that the order would require significant changes in party administration, including cancellations of leases, contracts, and obligations, further exacerbating the disarray within the committee.

However, the Michigan Court of Appeals quickly responded to the appeal, with presiding Judge Brock Swartzle denying Karamo's request for a "stay" of the lower court ruling. This ruling suggests that the court is not swayed by Karamo's arguments.

Attorney Jonathan Lauderbach, representing the plaintiffs in the underlying lawsuit, criticized Karamo's appeal, claiming it would only create more confusion. Lauderbach highlighted the importance of listening to the will of the party and focusing on the upcoming November elections. He noted that the national Republican Party has already recognized Hoekstra as the rightful chair of the Michigan GOP.

Hoekstra echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that various entities, including former President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee, have recognized him as the duly elected Chair of the Michigan Party.

Karamo has long argued that her removal from the post was illegitimate, and she organized a separate meeting a week later where another faction of state committee members voted to keep her on as chair. However, Judge Rossi ruled on Tuesday that Karamo's removal was valid, barring her from accessing party bank accounts, mailboxes, and social media feeds, among other things.

Despite the ongoing legal battle, Hoekstra plans to proceed with the presidential caucus convention in Grand Rapids, scheduled for Saturday. The convention follows former President Donald Trump's victory in the Michigan GOP primary.

The upcoming convention is crucial for the Michigan Republican Party, as they aim to navigate the challenge posed by the state's Democratic-led Legislature's decision to move up the primary election in violation of RNC rules. Karamo's administration had developed a hybrid plan to avoid delegate penalties, which they will have to navigate amid the ongoing legal turmoil.

As the debate over party leadership continues, the Michigan Republican Party finds itself embroiled in disagreements and legal battles, ultimately diverting attention from the upcoming crucial elections.