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Jim Pillen, a University of Nebraska regent backed by the states outgoing governor, won a crowded Republican primary for governor on Tuesday over a candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a notable loss as he tries to shape the GOPs future.

By GRANT SCHULTE Associated Press

Nebraska Republicans are picking a nominee for governor in a bitter primary race. West Virginia also has a congressional primary Tuesday. Follow AP for updates and results.

The top race in Tuesday's primary elections in Nebraska and West Virginia is a heavily contested Republican primary for Nebraska governor

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Republicans Brett Lindstrom and Jim Pillen were in a tight race Tuesday night to become their partys nominee for Nebraska governor, while a candidate running with former President Donald Trumps endorsement was lagging. World News | Election 2022: Trumps Pick Lags in Nebraska Governor Race.

Jim Pillen, a hog farm owner and veterinarian, won Nebraska's crowded Republican primary for governor on Tuesday over a candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president his first loss of the midterm election season.

OMAHA, Neb.

A University of Nebraska regent won the state’s crowded GOP primary race for governor, defeating a candidate endorsed by former President Trump.

Republican voters in Nebraska picked Jim Pillen as their nominee for governor over a rival supported by former President Trump and accused of groping women.

Jim Pillen, a hog farm owner and veterinarian, won Nebraska’s crowded Republican primary for governor on Tuesday over a candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president his first loss