# Ex-withdrawn Republican defeats Trump-endorsed rival in Michigan primary

A Republican candidate who dropped out of the race last month nonetheless won Michigan's primary, defeating a rival endorsed by former President Trump. The unexpected result highlights fractures within the state's GOP and could signal limits to Trump's influence in local contests.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/05/republican-trump-rival-michigan-primary) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:11:43 GMT