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Trump-Endorsed Candidates Face Losses in Key State Primaries

Several candidates endorsed by Donald Trump lost their Republican primary races in Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska, indicating a mixed outcome for the former president's influence. Meanwhile, a democratic socialist secured a significant win in Florida.

19 Aug, 09:10 — 19 Aug, 20:20
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NYTMostly Factual5d ago

More of Trump’s Chosen Candidates Lose Republican Primaries

A series of recent losses has eroded the president’s winning record, raising new questions about his hold over the party’s voters.

By Jess Bidgood

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wapoMostly Factual5d ago

Three more Trump-endorsed candidates lose their primaries

So far, 10 candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump have lost their 2026 Republican primary races, nearly tying Trump's worst year in 2022.

By Eric Lau, Amy B Wang

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The GuardianMostly Factual5d ago

A democratic socialist win and losses for Trump allies: takeaways from primaries in three key states

Elections in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming provide a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of November’s midterms Primaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming held on Tuesday provided the latest view into how voters are feeling ahead of November’s US midterm elections. One candidate aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) netted an extraordinary win while another was defeated handily. Donald Trump’s handpicked candidates received a mixed reception from voters. In Alaska, voters chos...

By Chris Stein in Washington

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Fox NewsMixed5d ago

Socialists capture major Florida victory on hit-or-miss night for Trump-endorsed primary candidates

Trump endorsements delivered mixed results across Florida and Wyoming primary elections, as some backed candidates lost key congressional races.

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myjoyonlineMixed5d ago

Florida picks nominees for governor, and other takeaways from US primaries

Another surprise victory for a left-wing Democratic candidate and a triumph for an incumbent Republican senator over a challenger with the same name were among the notable plotlines as primary elections took place in various parts of the US on Tuesday.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo

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