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What year did Eric Cantor lose the Republican primary?

  • 2014

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2014 marked the year Eric Cantor lost the Republican primary. Cantor, who served as the House Majority Leader at the time, was defeated by Dave Brat, a tea party-backed challenger. Brat's victory was seen as a major upset, as Cantor was considered one of the most powerful Republicans in Congress.
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