Trump-backed candidate Sam Brown soared to victory Tuesday night in the Nevada Republican primary senatorial race.
Brown, who had served in Afghanistan, was endorsed by former President Donald Trump on Sunday and received 58,395 votes, or 56.9 percent, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Other candidates such as Jeff Gunter, the former United States Ambassador to Iceland during Trump’s administration, received 16,713 votes, or 16.3 percent, while former Nevada State Rep. Jim Marchant (R) received 6,923 votes, or 6.7 percent.
“Congratulations to Captain Sam Brown on his resounding primary victory,” National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Steve Daines said in a statement. “A graduate of West Point, Sam is an American hero who is once again answering the call to serve our country. Sam’s support for securing our border and getting inflation under control…
