Trump-backed Hassan falls short in Michigan House primary to take on McDonald Rivet
Summary
President Trump supported Amir Hassan in the Republican primary to challenge Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. However, Hassan is projected to lose to Thomas Smith, a retired engineer who had previously dropped out of the race.Key Facts
- The race is for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Kristen McDonald Rivet is the current Democratic representative.
- President Trump endorsed Amir Hassan to run against Rivet.
- Amir Hassan is a former federal law enforcement officer.
- Thomas Smith, a retired engineer, is projected to win the Republican primary.
- Smith had previously withdrawn from the race but still won the primary.
- The source of the projection is Decision Desk HQ.
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