President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate to take on a Democrat in a competitive Michigan House seat is likely to lose against a GOP opponent who dropped out of the race last month.

With roughly 99 percent of votes counted, according to the Associated Press and early returns from The Detroit News, it’s likely Trump will see his candidate lose to Smith.

Smith dropped out of the race in Michigan last month but remained on the ballot.

Hassan’s loss to a candidate no longer in the race is just the latest example of a Trump-endorsed candidate failing to resonate with voters. However, the president’s endorsements are typically considered strong.

Michigan’s 8th congressional district, which includes the city of Flint, is one of the most competitive races.

The winner of the race will face the incumbent Democrat, Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet.

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