Candidate who suspended his campaign wins Michigan GOP primary over Trump-backed Amir Hassan

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Tom Smith, who ended his election bid on July 16, has secured the Republican nomination in Michigan’s 8th District over Trump-endorsed Amir Hassan.

Smith won just over 50% of the votes, compared to Hassan’s 33.2%, as of Wednesday morning. After Smith dropped out of the race, he endorsed Al Lemmo, who received 16.4% of the votes on Tuesday evening.

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