A candidate who had dropped out of the Republican primary defeated former President Donald Trump’s endorsed choice in a battleground House district, according to NBC News and other reports. The result marked an upset in a contest where Trump’s backing had placed his preferred candidate at the center of the race.
The winning candidate had previously suspended or ended the campaign, making the victory an unusual outcome in a congressional primary. Despite leaving the race, the candidate ultimately finished ahead of the Trump-backed opponent when voters cast their ballots.
The contest took place in Michigan, a closely watched battleground state, and the outcome carries significance for Republicans seeking to hold or gain a competitive House seat. It also adds to broader attention on the influence and limits of presidential endorsements in Republican primaries.
Details about the candidates’ campaigns, the margin of victory and the next steps in the general election were not provided in the available reports.
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