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Jim Pillen, a University of Nebraska regent backed by the state's 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 GOP's 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 party's nominee for Nebraska governor, while a candidate running with former President Donald Trump's endorsement was lagging. World News | Election 2022: Trump's Pick Lags in Nebraska Governor Race.