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Trump-backed candidates score major wins in primary races

Former President Donald Trump’s endorsements dominated the primary races in Arizona, underscoring his lingering influence over the Republican Party and the resonance of his stolen-election claims nearly two years after he narrowly lost the state.

Trump-endorsed candidates won the GOP nominations in Arizona for U.S. Senate, secretary of state and legislative seats, and were leading on Wednesday in the races for governor and attorney general.

Mr. Trump also notched another victory against another pro-impeachment Republican.

Rep. Peter Meijer narrowly lost his primary race in Michigan’s new 3rd Congressional District to John Gibbs, who had Mr. Trump’s backing.