Eric Greitens, the former Missouri governor accused of sexual assault and domestic abuse, lost his bid for the GOP Senate nomination Tuesday to state Attorney General Eric Schmitt.

Schmitts win was a relief for many Republicans in the state, who worried that Greitens baggage could cost the party the Senate seat in November.

Donald Trump received intense lobbying from his allies to endorse both Greitens and Schmitt, with Kimberly Guilfoyle Donald Trump, Jr.s girlfriend working for Greitens, and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pushing for Schmitt .

Unwilling to take a side, Trump issued his long-awaited endorsement Monday, where he endorsed Eric but declined to say which one. Both Schmitt and Greitens claimed the former presidents backing.

Schmitts victory marks the end of a twisting and turning race that also saw two House members Vicky Hartzler, who appeared on track to finish second, and Billy Long run, and that some Republicans feared would leave them with a weak general election candidate if Greitens had won.