Five key takeaways: the US midterm elections
by Joan E Greve and Maanvi Singh from US news | The Guardian on (#5ZM0Z)
Races from Georgia to Texas were a litmus test of Donald Trump's hold on the Republican party with some significant losses
Brian Kemp, the Republican governor of Georgia, defeated former Senator David Perdue, who had been endorsed by Donald Trump. Perdue's loss marked a significant defeat for Trump's reputation as a kingmaker in the Republican party, as the former president has used the power of his endorsement to wield influence over candidates and lawmakers.
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