President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate to take on a Democrat in a competitive Michigan House seat is likely to lose against a GOP opponent who dropped out of the race last month. Amir Hassan, whom Trump endorsed on Truth Social this week, was trailing by more than 17 percentage points behind Thomas J. Smith in Michigan’s 8th congressional district primary as of Wednesday morning.With roughly 99 percent of votes counted, according to the Associated Press and early returns from The Detroit News, it’s likely Trump will see his candidate lose to Smith. Smith dropped out of the race in Michigan last month but remained on the ballot. Smith endorsed fellow Republican Al Lemmo, who had roughly 16 percent of the vote as of Wednesday morning.Hassan’s loss to a candidate no longer in the race is just the latest example of a Trump-endorsed candidate failing to resonate with voters. However, the president’s endorsements are typically considered strong.Amir Hassan (pictured center) was significantly trailing behind his GOP opponent in Michigan’s 8th congressional district race as of Wednesday morning (AP)Michigan’s 8th congressional district, which includes the city of Flint, is one of the most competitive races.The winner of the race will face the incumbent Democrat, Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet.The Independent has asked Smith’s campaign for comment. More follows...