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Trump-backed candidates lose multiple Republican primaries

8/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsements failed to secure Republican nominations in recent primaries.
Trump-backed Darline Graham, who won one-third of the vote in South Carolina’s Senate primary, and Mike Lindell, who lost by digits to Lisa Demuth in Minnesota, failed to win nominations.
Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles lost his Tennessee primary after LGBTQ and Muslim remarks, prompting chairman Alex Plechash to criticize Trump over Lindell’s tax delinquency and electability.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsements failed to secure Republican nominations in recent primaries.
Trump-backed Darline Graham, who won one-third of the vote in South Carolina’s Senate primary, and Mike Lindell, who lost by digits to Lisa Demuth in Minnesota, failed to win nominations.
Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles lost his Tennessee primary after LGBTQ and Muslim remarks, prompting chairman Alex Plechash to criticize Trump over Lindell’s tax delinquency and electability.