Extremist QAnon Trump Pick Loses Idaho Gov Primary

The Associated Press reports:

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday won the GOP gubernatorial primary, beating a Trump-backed challenger who had repeatedly criticized the incumbent for not being conservative enough.

The intraparty contest between Little and Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin was an example of the choice GOP voters face nationwide between established candidates and insurgents endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Little and McGeachin frequently feuded over coronavirus precautions and the role of government. Last year McGeachin twice attempted a power grab when Little was out of state on business.

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Idaho Gov. Brad Little has won a Republican primary challenge from his lieutenant governor, Janice McGeachin. McGeachin, who was backed by Donald Trump, targeted far-right voters and delivered a taped speech at a white nationalist gathering. https://t.co/ZwUm9lB9j5

— The Associated Press (@AP) May 18, 2022

Loser backs loser, again. Trump gave his “complete and total endorsement” to Janice McGeachin as the Republican nominee for governor in Idaho. She lost, badly, to the current governor, Brad Little. pic.twitter.com/MHd1dgTqG0

— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) May 18, 2022