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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jonathan Cooper and Jesse Bedayn

Trump’s kingmaker power faces its biggest test yet as billion-dollar primaries explode across America

The enduring power of Donald Trump’s endorsement faces critical tests in upcoming Republican primaries across four states and the District of Columbia. Can his backing outweigh vast campaign spending in Georgia, elevate an insider in Alabama, or transform a dark horse into a front-runner in Oklahoma?

Trump has remained a central figure in this year’s midterm campaigns, and his influence will be scrutinized as voters head to the polls in Alabama, California, the District of Columbia, Georgia, and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Democratic primaries will highlight longstanding divides between progressives and moderates, as the party seeks its optimal strategy for November.

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