U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert are in a contentious Arizona GOP primary for governor, representing opposing strategies to revive the party. Biggs, backed by Trump, favors hard-line tactics, while Schweikert advocates for broader appeal to independents, reflecting a struggle for the party's direction after recent election losses.
President Trump is reportedly considering endorsing both Republican candidates, Pam Evette and Alan Wilson, in a closely watched South Carolina gubernatorial primary runoff. This move aims to appease conservative activists supporting Wilson and avoid alienating either faction.
Georgia's Republican primary runoff highlights deep party divisions, with endorsements from Trump and Kemp split across key races. Internal conflicts and unusual alliances are testing the party's unity ahead of the general election.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) lost her GOP primary for governor, blaming President Trump's endorsement of her opponent. Mace believes her support for releasing Jeffrey Epstein files led to the loss. This follows similar primary defeats for other Republicans who challenged Trump on the Epstein issue, highlighting Trump's focus on suppressing internal party dissent regarding the scandal.
Businessman Zach Lahn defeated Trump-endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary, a rare setback for Trump. Lahn's victory signals a potential breakthrough for the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, advocating for regenerative farming and challenging agricultural corporations.
President Trump's endorsed challenger, Ed Gallrein, has defeated Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in a Kentucky primary, continuing Trump's trend of ousting GOP incumbents he opposes.
Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a challenge from Trump-backed Julia Letlow in Louisiana's GOP primary. Cassidy's vote to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial has made him a target, with Trump actively campaigning against him. A third candidate, John Fleming, is also in the race.
