Trump Ousts Five Indiana Republicans Who Blocked Redistricting Push
In Indiana's May 6, 2026 state Senate primaries, Trump-backed challengers defeated five incumbent Republican state senators who had voted against Trump's redistricting push last year. The redistricting bill had failed 31-19 in the Indiana Senate, with 21 Republicans joining Democrats to reject it. Trump vowed in November to primary any Republican who voted against the measure, and groups allied with him spent over $12 million across the seven contested races. The victories — including the defeat of 30-year veteran Travis Holdman, the chamber's third-most powerful Republican — cemented Trump's grip over the GOP and sent a stark warning to any Republican who crosses him on redistricting or other issues ahead of 2026 midterms.
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