Trump pick for Nebraska governor loses GOP primary

Businessman Jim Pillen on Tuesday beat out a Trump-backed candidate to win the GOP nomination for Nebraska governor, according to AP.

Why it matters: The result marks the first time this year former President Trump's endorsement has failed to carry a candidate to victory in a GOP primary this cycle. He had endorsed businessman Charles Herbster.

Herbster's campaign was thrown into turmoil last month when eight women, including a Republican state senator, reportedly accused him of groping — allegations he denied.

Driving the news: Pillen had the crucial support of Gov. Pete Ricketts, himself a wealthy businessman who poured money into ads attacking Herbster.

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