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What’s in a foreign-sounding name? Trump’s first House primary loss

The Hill·August 7, 2026·1 min read
What’s in a foreign-sounding name? Trump’s first House primary loss

In Michigan's primary elections, Republican Thomas Smith defeated Trump-endorsed Amir Hassan in the 8th District, marking Trump's first House primary loss. Meanwhile, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won the Senate primary and will face Mike Rogers in the general election. The results highlight the influence of candidate names and endorsements in the races.

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