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More than a dozen Trump-endorsed candidates lose elections

Despite many endorsement wins in primaries and runoffs, more than a dozen Republican candidates endorsed by President Trump have lost their elections this year.

Published Aug 20, 2026, 12:31 PM EDT | WFMZZ

More than a dozen Republican candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump have lost their elections this year, according to The Center Square. Still, the overwhelming majority of candidates he endorsed won their state and federal primary and runoff contests.