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Anti-Trump former Republicans are running in Democratic primaries. They’re off to a rocky start.
- Anti-Trump Republicans who joined Democrats are facing a rocky start in 2026 primaries as they seek broad support.
- Georgia's Geoff Duncan finished a distant fourth in the Democratic primary for governor, signaling limited early success.
- In Pennsylvania, Ryan Crosswell fell by 20 points in a battleground House primary to Bob Brooks amid strong Democratic crossovers.
- George Conway is pursuing a House seat in Manhattan as part of a broad field of Democrats challenging an open district
- Democratic strategists say the races reveal a shift toward evaluating candidates’ authenticity beyond anti-Trump credentials.
- Troye and other former Republicans argue that voters want candidates who will fight for everyday concerns, not just oppose Trump.
- Democrats see potential in anti-Trump candidates but warn against overreliance on their stance alone.
- Campaigns reported ongoing fundraising from small donors despite limited primary traction.
- Analysts note the Democratic base has not fully embraced anti-Trump Republicans as a broad solution for the party.
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