Despite securing the most coveted endorsement in Republican politics, six Trump-backed candidates for House and governor lost their primaries in August.

The candidates endorsed by Trump keep losing their elections, even in deep red states.

Despite securing the most coveted endorsement in Republican politics, six Trump-backed candidates for House and governor lost their primaries in August.

President Donald Trump’s 2026 primary endorsement success rate remains high, but he has seen a growing number of losses stack up in recent weeks.