Mynbc5 iconMynbc5Aug 20, 2026

10 Trump-backed candidates have lost this primary season, matching 2018, 2020 and 2024 combined

Republican primary voters have now rejected 10 Trump-endorsed candidates for statewide office or Congress this primary season. That's equal to the number who lost in 2018, 2020 and 2024 primaries combined.

10 Trump-backed candidates have lost this primary season, matching 2018, 2020 and 2024 combined

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Republican primary voters have now rejected 10 Trump-endorsed candidates for statewide office or Congress this primary season.

That's equal to the number who lost in 2018, 2020 and 2024 primaries combined.

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Republican primary voters have now rejected 10 Trump-endorsed candidates for statewide office or Congress this primary season. That's equal to the number who lost in 2018, 2020 and 2024 primaries combined.

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