Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate

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Source: Associated Press

Politics
Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate

By SCOTT BAUER, OBED LAMY and THOMAS BEAUMONT
Updated 11:05 PM EDT, May 5, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) -- A majority of Republican Indiana state senators whose opponents were endorsed by President Donald Trump lost on Tuesday, a display of the president's enduring influence over his party after lawmakers rejected his redistricting plan five months ago.

Of the seven challengers endorsed by Trump, at least five won. One incumbent prevailed and the seventh race was too close to call.

"Big night for MAGA in Indiana," U.S. Sen. Jim Banks wrote on social media, adding that he was "proud to have helped elect more conservative Republicans to the Indiana State Senate."

The president's allies spent at least $8.3 million on races that rarely get much attention from Washington. It's been a costly and unprecedented intraparty battle that has exacerbated tensions among Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.

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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/indiana-trump-redistricting-primary-senate-9bf5b270d77714e1149ab6a6567071a0

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There's an hours-earlier {sheesh, autocorrect, not "deadlier"} thread about this. It should take precedence. I'll delete mine if Zorro can keep it in place.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143661121


https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/indiana-legislators-primary-election-trump-redistricting-state-senate-rcna343321

2026 Election

Trump exacts revenge in Indiana over redistricting vote, with five GOP legislators defeated

A majority of the seven state senators on the ballot Tuesday who faced Trump-backed challengers lost their primaries, NBC News projects.

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May 5, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT / Updated May 5, 2026, 10:44 PM EDT
By Jane C. Timm

President Donald Trump exacted revenge on Indiana Republican legislators who foiled his redistricting push last year in the state, backing challengers who unseated five incumbents in Tuesday's primaries, NBC News projects.

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[MayReasonRule]

1. Fuck Those Nazis

[AZLD4Candidate]

2. I'm still waiting to see these moderate Republicans show up in their own party's primaries

Exceptions to rules are not rules and "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" only works on a couple of issues. MTG and Thomas Massie wouldn't vote for anything a Democrat sponsored in Congress (if MTG were still there).

[MayReasonRule]

3. The GOP Operates As A Wholly Fascist Ongoing Criminal Enterprise

All those that support the same are the same.

There's no such thing as a "moderate" fascist.

Fascism is defined by delusional depravity, it is both it's purpose and creed.
Absent that, Fascism would cease to exist.
Absent Fascism, the GOP would cease to exist.

[Botany]

4. Good tie Trump around their necks in the election.

Even in Indiana the man is not popular. Although he does have solid support among the
racist, sexist, anti intellectual, mouth breathing dumb asses, and Christo Fascists. $7.00
a gallon gasoline might take away some of that support.

[Turbineguy]

5. Voters must like being fucked over.