POLITICSAug 5 · 16:38 UTCWAPO POLITICSAmy B Wang

Trump-endorsed candidate loses to Michigan man who dropped out of race

Thomas J. Smith suspended his campaign for Michigan’s 8th District but is projected to defeat Amir Hassan, a rival backed by the president. The outcome highlights an unexpected result where a candidate who dropped out still beats a Trump-endorsed opponent.

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