Sam Brown, a Trump-backed candidate and Afghanistan veteran, won the Nevada Republican primary senatorial race with 56.9% of the votes. He will face Jacky Rosen in the general election in November.
Key Points
Sam Brown's victory in the primary reflects strong support from Republican voters.
The general election in November will be between Sam Brown and Jacky Rosen.
Brown's military service and endorsement by Trump are key factors in his campaign.
Pros
Sam Brown's military background and service in Afghanistan can appeal to voters looking for a candidate with experience in national defense.
Endorsement by former President Donald Trump could attract support from Trump's base within the Republican Party.
Cons
Controversy surrounding Jeff Gunter's allegations of a pay-to-play scheme and past involvement in promoting questionable products may have hurt his campaign.
Negative remarks from Gunter about Trump's endorsement may have created divisions within the Republican Party.