Tag: republican_primary
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Media Monitor: Trump-backed candidate loses Iowa GOP primary
The Washington Post is reporting that President Donald Trump's endorsed candidate for Iowa governor, Rep. Randy Feenstra, lost a Republican primary to Zach Lahn.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyState GovernmentsElection Donald TrumpRandy FeenstraZach LahnIowaRepublican PrimaryPolitical CampaignsUS PoliticsThe Washington Post
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Trump-Backed Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Senate Primary Runoff
Senator John Cornyn suffered a significant defeat in the Texas Senate primary runoff against Ken Paxton, highlighting President Trump's endorsement power. The NRSC's cryptic reaction and the GOP's challenge for the general election follow.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElection John CornynKen PaxtonTexas SenateRepublican PrimaryDonald TrumpNRSCUS PoliticsUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Trump-Endorsed Republican Ousts Incumbent Senator in Texas Primary
The Washington Post is reporting that Ken Paxton, a Trump-endorsed Republican, defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas primary runoff, setting up a November contest with Democrat James Talarico.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElectionState Governments Ken PaxtonJohn CornynTexasRepublican PrimaryDonald J TrumpSenate RaceElectionsThe Washington Post