In a stunning upset, Republican state representative Cassidy has fallen victim to a high-profile endorsement, losing his seat in the party primary to a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump. The Trump endorsement, which came just days before the election, proved to be a decisive factor in swaying voters in Cassidy's favor. The loss marks a significant defeat for Cassidy, who had been a long-time ally of the Republican establishment. As Trump continues to exert his influence over the party, the outcome raises questions about the future of moderate Republicans in a party increasingly dominated by the former president's loyalists.
Cassidy lost his seat in his state's Republican primary Saturday after Trump endorsed one of his opponents.
