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May 4, 2026
Trump's Influence Tested in Indiana Senate Primaries Amid $12 Million Ad Blitz
- Trump's endorsements have sparked a costly $12 million ad campaign in Indiana's Senate primaries, significantly raising the stakes in these races.
- Twenty-one Republican senators opposed Trump's redistricting efforts, leading to primary challenges against seven incumbents backed by Trump.
- The primaries reflect deep divisions within the Indiana Republican Party, with tensions rising ahead of the November midterm elections.
3 Sources
- After Republicans blocked Indiana redistricting, millions poured in to defeat themMay 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NPR
- Trump's Indiana revenge tour sparks an ad avalanche: From the Politics DeskMay 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM · NBC
- Trump's influence tested in Indiana Republican state Senate primariesMay 5, 2026 at 4:32 AM · ABC News