Overview
- Vince Shlomi filed suit against the Republican Party of Texas and chairman Abraham George after his 'ShamWow' nickname was omitted from the primary ballot.
- The complaint requests declaratory and injunctive relief under TEX. ELEC. CODE §273.081 to reinstate the nickname for any subsequent elections.
- Shlomi says the party first certified his application with the nickname, then reversed course after an NRCC challenge tied to Rep. John Carter.
- A Jan. 9 letter from RPT general counsel Rachel Hooper indicated the party would ask the Secretary of State to remove the nickname to reduce potential conflict.
- Shlomi alleges selective enforcement by noting other candidates were allowed nicknames, cites campaign spending based on the approval, and says party officials did not immediately respond to his claims.