A Republican House candidate in Michigan who earned the endorsement of President Donald Trump managed to lose his primary on Tuesday evening to a candidate who had suspended his campaign weeks before Election Day. The Trump-backed Amir Hassan had sought the GOP nomination for the Wolverine State's 8th Congressional District, which includes Flint and Bay City. But Hassan lost decidedly to retired engineer Thomas Smith, despite Smith suspending his campaign and endorsing Al Lemmo, who finished third. Smith ultimately took 50.4% of the vote to Hassan's 33.2%, while Lemmo took 16.4%. After his unexpected win, Smith confirmed he would campaign for the general election.