A far-right conspiracy theorist defeated U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer by a thin margin in the primary election Tuesday, signifying that former President Donald Trump’s influence remains strong in West Michigan. John Gibbs, an election denier endorsed by Trump, will face Democratic nominee Hillary Scholten in November for the 3rd District seat in the Grand Rapids and Muskegon area. “Just got a call from President Trump, congratulating me and my team on tonight’s big win!” Gibbs tweeted early Wednesday morning.