Trump Touts 98% Endorsement Win Rate in Republican Primaries Since 2018
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Trump Touts 98% Endorsement Win Rate in Republican Primaries Since 2018

Trump shares a scorecard claiming 693 of 709 endorsed candidates won GOP primaries across five election cycles, with U.S. Senate races topping the list at 99%.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 4, 2026, 2:06 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump claimed a 98% success rate for his Republican primary endorsements, saying his picks won 693 of 709 contested races since 2018.