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Trump’s endorsement record takes a hit at the end of primary season

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# Trump’s endorsement record takes a hit at the end of primary season

By Adam Wollner

Aug. 19, 2026, 12:25 PM EDT

[Image caption] Trump-backed candidates still won far more primaries than they lost this month, posting a record so far of 67-6.

President Donald Trump’s near-sterling endorsement record this election cycle has taken a notable hit in August — and two more tests loom next week.

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[Metadata, not body text: The page description reads: "Analysis: Six GOP candidates who secured the president’s coveted endorsement in campaigns for House or governor have lost this month." Twitter description: "Despite securing the most coveted endorsement in Republican politics, six Trump-backed candidates for House and governor lost their primaries in August."]