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Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign

Tom Smith, who suspended his campaign, defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump, in the Michigan Republican primary. Hassan did not run any ads or file campaign finance reports in the race.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 04:34 PM EDT

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