Trump’s Primary Picks Keep Beating Incumbents: What Comes Next?

Trump-endorsed candidates keep beating politicians at odds with President Donald Trump. The general election will test how well that translates to all voters.

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Trump’s Primary Picks Keep Beating Incumbents: What Comes Next? — Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), with his wife Dr. Laura Cassidy by his side, addresses his supporters as he concedes his primary election contest during an event at Boudreaux's Caterers in Baton Rouge, La., on May 16, 2026. Michael DeMocker/Getty Images
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), with his wife Dr. Laura Cassidy by his side, addresses his supporters as he concedes his primary election contest during an event at Boudreaux's Caterers in Baton Rouge, La., on May 16, 2026. Michael DeMocker/Getty Images

Nathan Worcester

Senior Reporter

5/23/2026|Updated: 5/23/2026

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WASHINGTON—In recent GOP primaries, President Donald Trump has had a Midas touch.

The candidates he endorsed against Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), multiple Indiana state lawmakers, and other Republican incumbents triumphed in high-profile contests.

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Nathan Worcester

Senior Reporter

Nathan Worcester is an award-winning journalist for The Epoch Times based in Washington, D.C. He frequently covers Capitol Hill, elections, and the ideas that shape our times. He has also written about energy and the environment. Nathan can be reached at [email protected]