The Alaska GOP became the latest state Republican party to cancel its Republican Primary in support of President Trump Donald John TrumpFederal prosecutor speaks out, says Barr 'has brought shame' on Justice Dept. Former Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Progressive group buys domain name of Trump's No. 1 Supreme Court pick MORE.

The Party's State Central Committee said in a statement to The Associated Press that a primary "would serve no useful purpose" because Trump is the president.

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This month, Republican parties in Nevada, South Carolina and Kansas similarly voted to get rid of their primary contests.

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