Trump-backed candidates see mixed results across 2026 primary races

Donald Trump entered the 2026 midterm primaries with a slate of endorsements spanning Senate, House, governor and state races nationwide. While the majority of his endorsed Senate and House candidates advanced to the general election, notable defeats occurred among his gubernatorial picks in Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, South Carolina and Wyoming, and among certain congressional hopefuls in Michigan and Tennessee. In some contests, Trump rescinded and later reinstated endorsements, reflecting tactical adjustments. The mixed outcomes illustrate that Trump’s endorsement remains a powerful but not infallible factor in Republican primaries, shaping candidate fortunes across multiple states.