Donald Trump's favored candidate fell short in Nebraska's Republican primary election for governor, but the former president's pick prevailed in a congressional primary contest in West Virginia
Tuesday's elections delivered a split result for Trump, who has endorsed more than 150 candidates as he tries to shape his Republican Party ahead of a possible 2024 presidential run.
Tuesday's elections are part of a series of nominating contests that will set the stage for Nov. 8 elections in which Republicans are favored to win control of at least one chamber of Congress, which would give them the power to bring Democratic President Joe Biden's legislative agenda to a halt.Trump's influence will be put to the test in high-profile Senate contests later this month in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia.
Edison Research projected that Pillen, a hog farmer and university board member, would defeat Herbster and win the nomination. Pillen was endorsed by the current governor, Pete Ricketts. McKinley had campaigned on his support for Biden's infrastructure law, which will send billions of dollars to the state for roads, bridges and other projects. Both are incumbents in a state that has lost a seat due to a shrinking population.
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