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Trump hand-picked Senate candidates lose
Trump-backed Senate candidates lost in South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas and Michigan.
In brief
Trump-backed Senate candidates lost in South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas and Michigan. Trump's handpicked Republican Senate candidates lost in four states, handing Democrats control of the Senate. Originally reported by The Express Tribune.
Trump's Senate picks
President Donald Trump handpicked Republican Senate candidates in key states.
South Carolina loss
Democrat Annie Andrews beat Trump-backed Darline Graham in South Carolina.
North Carolina loss
Trump's choice Michael Whatley lost to Roy Cooper in North Carolina.
Texas loss
Democrat James Talarico won Texas Senate seat Trump backed Ken Paxton.
Michigan loss
Trump's choice Mike Rogers lost to Muslim Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.
Trump's popularity
Trump's popularity dropped before Tuesday's vote compared to post-January 6 polls.
Republican strategist
Doug Heye called the losses a 'Trump Quake' due to voter frustration.
“This is a Trump Quake”
White House response
A White House official said Trump promoted candidates better than they promoted themselves.
The takeaway
Trump's handpicked Republican Senate candidates lost in four states, handing Democrats control of the Senate.
