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- Trump-backed candidates lost primary races in Utah, South Carolina, and Colorado.
- These defeats mark a rare trend of Trump endorsements failing in the 2024 election cycle.
- Results suggest some Republican voters are shifting away from Trump's influence in primaries.
An endorsement from Donald Trump usually spells success for congressional candidates. But in this week's primary elections, some Trump picks experienced rare losses.
In Utah, Republican Rep. John Curtis — who has been critical of Trump — beat out Trump's chosen candidate Trent Staggs to take over Mitt Romney's open Senate seat. Staggs lost to Curtis by 20 points, according to projected race calls from the Associated Press, compiled by The New York Times.