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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Scott Bauer,Obed Lamy and Thomas Beaumont

Trump allies oust senior Indiana Republicans in expensive primary battle

  • Trump-backed challengers secured significant victories against incumbent Republican Indiana state senators in Tuesday’s primaries.
  • At least five of the seven candidates endorsed by Trump won their races, demonstrating his continued influence within the GOP.
  • The primaries followed state lawmakers' resistance to Trump's redistricting proposals aimed at strengthening the Republican majority in the U.S. House.
  • The contests were exceptionally costly, with Trump allies investing at least $8.3 million in these state-level races.
  • The results highlight a growing tension within the Indiana Republican Party, with some incumbents expressing concern about the influx of aggressive national political tactics.

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