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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

US primaries: Trump-backed candidates face mixed fortunes

US state primary elections produced mixed results for candidates backed by President Donald Trump, with businessman Mike Lindell suffering a defeat in Minnesota while his preferred candidate in South Carolina advanced to a runoff.

The results showed the continuing influence, but also the limits, of Trump's endorsement as Republican voters selected candidates for key gubernatorial and Senate contests, reports said on August 12.

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