In the 2024 primary elections, several notable races took place in South Carolina, Nevada, and Maine. Here's a summary of the key findings:
South Carolina:
- Rep. Nancy Mace (R) won her primary election for Rep. 1 with an uncontested 100.0% of the votes.
- Rep. William Timmons (R) also won his primary election for Rep. 4 with an uncontested 100.0% of the votes.
- Trump-endorsed candidates had successful primaries in South Carolina, including Bill Whitmire for Rep. 1, Eunice Lehmacher for Rep. 3, and David Hiott for Rep. 4. Nevada:
- Sam Brown won the Republican primary for Nevada's U.S. Senate race with an uncontested 100.0% of the votes.
- In a closely watched House race, Austin Theriault, a former NASCAR driver, won the GOP nomination in Maine's 2nd Congressional District. North Dakota:
- Julie Fedorchak became the first non-incumbent woman to win a GOP primary for a safely red seat in North Dakota.
Despite these results, it is important to note that Trump endorsed candidates did not have a clean sweep in all races. For instance, Rep. Bob Good (R) is facing a tough primary challenge from state Sen. John McGuire in Virginia's 5th District.
Overall, the primaries showed that former President Donald Trump continues to hold significant influence over the Republican Party.