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Former Michigan GOP Chairman Joins Cruz Presidential Campaign

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Former Michigan Republican Party Chairman Saul Anuzis is joining the presidential campaign of Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.

Cruz's campaign announced Monday that Anuzis will serve as the state chair for the Republican presidential hopeful. Anuzis will also be a senior adviser helping organize the campaign's grassroots efforts.

Cruz says Anuzis "has a strong record of leadership, success, and exemplary management in Michigan."

Anuzis led the Michigan Republican Party from 2005 to 2009.

Cruz's campaign on Monday also announced the appointment of Ron Nehring as the leader for the Cruz efforts in California. Nehring was chairman of the California Republican Party from 2007 to 2011.

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