GOP voters select candidate in 8th Congressional District who suspended his campaign last month

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 391

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Republican voters in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District rejected Amir Hassan, the candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, for the GOP nomination, choosing instead Thomas Smith, even though Smith suspended his campaign on July 16.

The district includes the tri-cities of Saginaw, Midland and Bay City, as well as the Flint area.

The primary, which was officially called by the Associated Press for Smith at 10:47 a.m. Wednesday, was a three-way race between Hassan, a U.S. …

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