Surprise win sends Thomas J. Smith to Michigan’s 8th District general election Midland Daily News · August 8, 2026
Republican who beat Trump-backed candidate despite suspending campaign surfaces Fox News · August 6, 2026
Thomas Smith dropped his Michigan House bid last month, but won the GOP primary anyway, beating Trump-backed opponent CBS News · August 6, 2026
Tom Smith is projected victor in Michigan 8th District GOP primary despite suspending campaign Wnem · August 5, 2026
Candidate who dropped out wins GOP primary in Michigan's 8th congressional district WSMH2 · August 5, 2026
Republican who withdrew last month beats Trump-backed rival in Michigan The Guardian · August 5, 2026
Candidate who suspended campaign defeats Trump pick in Michigan primary WCMU Public Media · August 5, 2026
Candidate who suspended his campaign wins Michigan GOP primary over Trump-backed Amir Hassan Washington Examiner · August 5, 2026
Thomas Smith wins Michigan 8th District primary after dropping out Detroit Free Press · August 5, 2026
GOP voters select candidate in 8th Congressional District who suspended his campaign last month • Michigan Advance Michigan Advance · August 5, 2026
