Trump Makes Indiana Republicans Pay for Opposing Redistricting:
A slate of candidates backed by Trump won several state Senate races in Indiana after GOP ...
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Trump Strengthens Grip with Indiana Senate VictoriesFive Trump-backed challengers won primaries after opposing GOP incumbents rejected redistricting ahead of 2026 midterms.
- Trump endorsed primary challengers targeting GOP incumbents opposing Indiana’s redistricting efforts.
- Five out of seven Trump-supported candidates defeated incumbents who voted against the 2025 map redraw.
- The election results reinforce Trump’s sway in the party and signal a win for conservative Republicans.
- Primary spending surged to approximately $13.5 million, marking a sharp increase from previous cycles.
Headed by a total loser named Rod Bray, every one of these people should be 'primaried,' and I will be there to help!— Donald Trump on Rod Bray in Indiana, in the context of backing primary challenges against GOP critics.
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