Amash Gets Republican Primary Challenge 2 Days After Calling for Trump’s Impeachment

House Freedom Caucus member Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) speaks during a Politico Playbook Breakfast interview, at the W Hotel in Washington on April 6, 2017. Mark Wilson/Getty Images

A Michigan state lawmaker swiftly filed a Republican primary challenge to Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) on May 20, just two days after Amash became the first Republican congressman to call for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

State Rep. Jim Lower (R-Mich.) launched a campaign for Congress on May 20 complete with a website calling for donations.