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Michigan House candidate wins primary despite ending campaign, beating Trump endorsee

Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday, having suspended his campaign in mid-July. Smith defeated a Trump-endorsed candidate in the contest.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 08:15 PM EDT

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