Trump-Endorsed Candidates Face Unprecedented Primary Defeats
Losses in Utah, South Carolina, and Colorado signal potential shift in GOP voter sentiment
- Trump-backed candidates lost key primary races in three states: Utah, South Carolina, and Colorado.
- Rep. John Curtis defeated Trump-endorsed Trent Staggs in Utah, securing Mitt Romney's Senate seat.
- In South Carolina, Sherri Biggs narrowly won against Trump-endorsed Mark Burns in a House runoff.
- Jeff Crank decisively beat Trump-backed Dave Williams in Colorado's 5th Congressional District.
- These defeats are rare for Trump-endorsed candidates, reflecting possible changes in Republican voter preferences.