Trump bet on 13 candidates in Tuesday’s primaries. Here’s who won. – POLITICO

Mace survived, defeating Trump-backed Katie Arrington. But Rice cratered notching just a quarter of the vote on his way to primary defeat.

Rices loss was yet another example of Trumps taste for revenge against those who crossed him.

No Maine candidates got a Trump endorsement Biden won the state by around 9 percent in 2020.

Won with 83 percent of the vote.

In 2016, McMaster was the first statewide elected official to endorse Trump, and the then-presidents support was central to the governors campaign for a full term two years later. Trump endorsed McMaster again last March, meeting with the candidate at Mar-a-Lago in February. Trump called him a fabulous chief executive for his state in an endorsement statement.

Won with 66 percent of the vote.

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) arrives at the Capitol in January 2020.|Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Won unopposed.

The only Black Senate Republican, Scott was able to criticize Trumps comments on race in the past while largely supporting many of his policies while the former president was in office. One of the highest fundraisers this election cycle, Scott faced an easy path to re-election this week for what will be his last term. Trump called him an outstanding senator and person who works tirelessly for the people of his great state in a statement.

Unopposed. He voted to overturn 2020 election results.

Unopposed. He voted to overturn 2020 election results.

Won with 53 percent of the vote. He voted to overturn 2020 election results.

Unopposed. He voted to overturn 2020 election results.

Won with 51 percent of the vote.

Fry claimed in a Facebook video earlier this year that the 2020 presidential election was rigged for the first time in his congressional race, and Trumps endorsement came soon after. Contrasting Rice, Fry has said that Jan. 6 protesters were exercising First Amendment rights, and that Democrats had weaponized that moment to excoriate an outgoing president. In his endorsement statement, Trump said, Russell Fry, who is all in for the Palmetto State, has my complete and total endorsement. VOTE TOM RICE OUT NOW!

Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. questions Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas during a hearing in May.|AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib

Won with 78 percent of the vote.

Unopposed.

Won with 56 percent of the vote.

Laxalt already had the former presidents ear when he ran for governor in 2018 with Trumps endorsement, eventually losing to Gov. Steve Sisolak in a close race. The former Nevada attorney general also served as a Trump campaign state co-chair and was a major voice in the attempts to overturn 2020 election results. He filed state and federal lawsuits before and after Nov. 2, claiming the entire process was rigged and filled with improper votes. Trump said Laxalt was running to defeat Harry Reids, Chuck Schumers and Nancy Pelosis handpicked successor and win an America First majority in the U.S. Senate.

Won with 38 percent of the vote.

The Clark County sheriff said he recognizes Biden as the duly elected president but would consider repealing the states universal mail voting system. While Lombardo had enjoyed high polling numbers in the race, the Trump endorsement boosted him in a crowded field of other candidates who vied for his approval. Trump praised Lombardos longtime police and military background, saying he would protect the under-siege Second Amendment in a statement.

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Trump bet on 13 candidates in Tuesday's primaries. Here's who won. - POLITICO