Source: Fox News
Summary
Republican voters in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District chose Thomas J. Smith as their challenger to Democratic Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, defying President Donald Trump’s endorsement of opponent Amir Hassan. Smith, a former GM employee, won with over 50% of the vote. He will face Rivet, who won her primary on Tuesday, in the November election.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Thomas J. Smith, a former GM employee, was chosen by Republican voters in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. He defied President Donald Trump’s endorsement of opponent Amir Hassan. Smith’s campaign was briefly suspended in July, but he re-emerged to win the nomination. He will face Democratic Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet in the November election. The district has become increasingly competitive in recent election cycles. Smith’s victory is seen as a surprise, given Trump’s endorsement of Hassan.
It’s just another example of how endorsements can be a tricky business.
Author: Evan Null
