Republican who withdrew last month beats Trump-backed rival in Michigan
Summary
Thomas Smith, who had withdrawn from the Michigan Republican primary last month, won the nomination for the 8th congressional district. He beat both Al Lemmo, whom he endorsed, and Amir Hassan, who was supported by President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Thomas Smith withdrew from the race in April but still won the Republican nomination in Michigan’s 8th district.
- Smith received over 50% of the vote, according to unofficial results.
- Smith defeated Amir Hassan, a former federal officer endorsed by President Trump, and Al Lemmo, an anti-abortion activist endorsed by Smith.
- Hassan is an African American veteran who recently converted from Islam to Christianity but faced skepticism from some Republican voters.
- Smith had little campaign activity and limited fundraising, filing a handwritten letter to report $1,850 raised.
- Smith plans to challenge Democratic incumbent Kristen McDonald Rivet in the general election.
- The district voted for President Trump in 2024 but currently has a Democratic representative.
- Rivet is seen as a moderate Democrat who supports capitalism and opposes socialism.
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