Trump’s Endorsement Record Faces Losses in Recent Primaries

Prominent Endorsement Loss for Trump

Mike Lindell’s defeat in Minnesota’s gubernatorial primary marks the third setback for a candidate endorsed by Trump in governor races this year. Earlier losses included Rep. Randy Feenstra in Iowa and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia.

In South Carolina’s gubernatorial primary, Trump’s endorsement also faced challenges. He supported both Alan Wilson and Lt. Gov. Pam Evette, leading to a runoff, which Wilson won.

Despite some high-profile failures, Trump’s endorsement remains influential in Republican primaries. Over 200 of his preferred candidates have succeeded this year, with NBC News projecting numerous victories today. Trump’s support extends to almost every Republican in Congress, most of whom lack competitive primary challenges.

Latest Primary Results

NBC News projects that State House Speaker Lisa Demuth has won the Republican primary for governor in Minnesota, defeating Mike Lindell. Demuth will face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the upcoming general election.

Meanwhile, in Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has secured victory, beating moderate Rep. Angie Craig.

Key Races and Trends

In the Democratic primary for Vermont governor, economist Amanda Janoo emerged victorious and will contest against Republican Gov. Phil Scott in the general election.

State Sen. Matt Little won the Democratic nomination for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District after a competitive race.

The Wisconsin gubernatorial democratic primary remains too close to call, with candidates David Crowley and Francesca Hong running neck and neck. Milwaukee County’s vote tally will prove crucial in determining the winner.

Additional Elections and Developments

Michele Tafoya has won the Republican Senate primary in Minnesota, while Rebecca Cooke took the Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 3rd District.

Michael Alfonso has secured victory in the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, and Rep. John Larson of Connecticut lost to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin in a Democratic primary upset.