Trump racks up May primary wins in Republican retribution campaign
In May primaries, Trump-backed candidates achieved significant victories, winning nearly all contests against incumbent Republicans. This trend underscores Trump's continued influence within the GOP, as he successfully targeted dissenting lawmakers. Despite some losses, opponents of Trump acknowledge that a substantial portion of the party still supports their ideals.
- ▪Trump-backed candidates won all but two of the May primaries against incumbent Republicans.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie lost to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, despite receiving 45% of the vote.
- ▪Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump during impeachment, failed to advance in his primary, receiving only 25% of the vote.
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2026 ElectionTrump racks up May primary wins in Republican retribution campaignTrump-backed candidates were largely victorious in May primaries, winning all but two races against incumbent Republicans. One of those contests is still too close to call.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GooglePaxton thanks Trump after Texas Senate primary win01:56Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 3:28 PM EDTBy Bridget BowmanPresident Donald Trump went on a winning streak in May primaries as he ousted several Republicans who had dissented from his party line, further tightening his grip on the GOP.
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