Trump-Endorsed Michigan Candidate Loses To Rival Who Stopped Campaigning
Summary
In Michigan's 8th Congressional District Republican primary, Thomas J. Smith won despite having suspended his campaign and endorsing another candidate weeks before the election. President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate, Amir Hassan, trailed far behind and could not catch up as most votes were counted.Key Facts
- Thomas J. Smith led the primary with about 50.4% of the vote.
- Amir Hassan, who had President Trump’s endorsement, received 33.2% of the vote.
- Another candidate, Al Lemmo, got 16.4% of the vote.
- Smith had stopped campaigning on July 18 and endorsed Al Lemmo before the primary.
- Despite this, Smith stayed on the ballot and won the primary.
- Smith said he was honored to be chosen to challenge the current Democratic Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet.
- Michigan’s 8th District seat is held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who won reelection in 2024.
- The district is seen as a key opportunity by Republicans to gain a seat in the next midterm elections.
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