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Here are Senate, House incumbents who’ve lost their primaries

Here are Senate, House incumbents who’ve lost their primaries

Summary

In this election cycle, eight current members of Congress have lost their primary races. Among them, Republican Senators Bill Cassidy and John Cornyn were defeated by candidates supported by President Donald Trump.

Key Facts

  • Eight sitting members of Congress have lost their primaries so far this year.
  • Republican Senators Bill Cassidy from Louisiana and John Cornyn from Texas lost their primary elections.
  • Both Cassidy and Cornyn were defeated by challengers endorsed by President Trump.
  • President Trump also supported Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.
  • These primary losses affected both political parties, though the example focuses on Republicans.
  • The term "primary" refers to elections within political parties to choose candidates for the general election.
  • President Trump actively supported candidates as part of what the article calls a "revenge tour."
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