Main image: Donald Trump dances on stage after delivering remarks during a campaign and economic policy event in the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at SUNY Rockland Community College on May 22, 2026 in Suffern, New York. Inset: Truth Social post celebrating Ashley Hinson's win, posted on June 3, 2026.

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By Sam Stevenson

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Live tally: Trump-endorsed candidates — 14 wins, 1 loss so far.

President Donald Trump’s influence in the 2026 Republican primaries is beginning to take shape, with many of his endorsed candidates winning Tuesday night contests, while at least one high-profile loss highlights limits to his reach.

Key Points

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Trump posted a series of messages on Truth Social as results came in, highlighting victories by candidates he endorsed in Republican primaries.

Primary results provide one of the clearest early indicators of Trump’s continued influence over GOP voters.

Candidates backed by Trump will advance into general elections in several key states, shaping the 2026 midterm battlefield.

Main image: Donald Trump dances on stage after delivering remarks during a campaign and economic policy event in the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at SUNY Rockland Community College on May 22, 2026 in Suffern, New York. Inset: Truth Social post celebrating Ashley Hinson's win, posted on June 3, 2026.

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Why It Matters

Trump has issued endorsements in hundreds of races this cycle, positioning himself as a central figure in shaping the Republican field. Tuesday’s results offer an early read on how consistently that influence translates into electoral success.

Republican gubernatorial candidate, U.S. Rep Randy Feenstra (R-IA) speaks to guests during a campaign event at the Silo City farm on May 30, 2026 near Sioux Rapids, Iowa.

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Winners: Trump-Backed Candidates Claim Early Victories

Trump moved quickly to frame the night as a success, posting about candidates he had backed across multiple states:

Among the Trump-endorsed winners:

Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate Ashley Hinson speaks during a campaign event on June 01, 2026 in Dubuque, Iowa.

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Trump also highlighted wins for incumbents in New Jersey:

Losers: Not All Endorsements Translate Into Victory

Despite the strong showing, candidates backed by the president did not secure a clean sweep on the night.

Confirmed loss so far:

Feenstra lost Iowa's gubernatorial race in a contest that drew attention as a test of competing Republican factions.

Iowa Emerges as a Key Battleground

Iowa accounted for several of the night’s wins, though many involved established incumbents, making it difficult to separate endorsement effects from structural advantages.

Hinson’s Senate primary victory, alongside wins from Mitchell, Nunn and Miller-Meeks, underscored the president's continued strength with Republican voters in the state.

Mixed Results as Primary Season Continues

Several Trump-endorsed candidates remain outside the current tally. In California, where voters cast ballots Tuesday in top-two primaries, some Trump-backed candidates, including Steve Hilton in the governor's race, were still awaiting final results.

Others, including Brian Mast in Florida’s 21st Congressional District, face primaries later in the cycle.

For now, the results point to a strong—but not unchallenged—performance from Trump-backed candidates.

Full List of Trump Endorsements Posted Monday

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