Trump-backed Senate candidates lose in South Carolina, North Carolina and Texas; Michigan pick trails early

Summary

Trump-backed candidates in South Carolina, North Carolina and Texas all lost their Senate races, a setback for Republicans who had backed the president's picks. In Michigan, the president's preferred candidate trailed in early results. The Japan Times said Tuesday's results showed the president was unable to persuade the broader electorate to back his choices. The reports are based on early returns and summaries and do not give final vote totals.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   4 Nov 2026, 06:40 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Trump-backed candidates in South Carolina, North Carolina and Texas all lost, while the president's preferred pick trailed in early results in Michigan.

2. The Straits Times

   4 Nov 2026, 07:14 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Trump-backed US Senate candidates in South Carolina, North Carolina and Texas all lost, and that Republicans paid the price.

3. The Japan Times

   4 Nov 2026, 07:37 UTCSource ↗

   The Japan Times reports that Tuesday's results revealed the U.S. president was unable to persuade the broader electorate to back his Senate choices.