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Tom Smith Upsets Trump-Endorsed Hassan in Michigan GOP Primary

8/6/2026

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Tom Smith defeated Amir Hassan in Michigan’s 8th District Republican primary, receiving 50% of the vote to Hassan’s 33%.
Tom Smith, a retired General Motors engineer who had suspended his campaign, raised only $1,850 and later gained National Republican Congressional Committee backing.
Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran from Flint, was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Tim Scott.

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Tom Smith defeated Amir Hassan in Michigan’s 8th District Republican primary, receiving 50% of the vote to Hassan’s 33%.
Tom Smith, a retired General Motors engineer who had suspended his campaign, raised only $1,850 and later gained National Republican Congressional Committee backing.
Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran from Flint, was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Tim Scott.