2022 Midterm Elections

Michigan GOP Challenger Wins US House Primary Over Incumbent Who Voted to Impeach Trump

Michigan GOP Challenger Wins US House Primary Over Incumbent Who Voted to Impeach Trump
John Gibbs is trying to unseat Republican Rep. Peter Meijer in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District Republican primary on August 2. Courtesy of John Gibbs for MI-3
Jeff Louderback
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BYRON CENTER, Mich.—Republican John Gibbs defeated incumbent Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District primary on Aug. 2.

Meijer was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach then-President Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Trump endorsed Gibbs for the GOP nomination.

Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.
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