‘This Is About Transparency’: Republican Candidate Requests Recount in Indiana State Senate District 23 Primary
Copenhaver says 14 voters admitted crossing party lines in the race, and her petition seeks a manual review of all ballots in the district.
- On Monday, Fountain County Republican Chair Paula Copenhaver filed for a recount in the Indiana Senate District 23 Republican primary, trailing Trump-endorsed incumbent state Sen. Spencer Deery by three votes, 6,337 to 6,334.
- Copenhaver alleges 14 individuals illegally crossed party lines to vote in the Republican primary, citing social media posts and public admissions. She argues these ballots violate Indiana law requiring voters to intend supporting the party's nominees.
- Attorneys from the Indianapolis firm Kroger, Gardis & Regas are seeking sworn depositions from the 14 voters, arguing they waived their right to a "secret ballot" by publicizing their actions. The petition maintains these ballots are invalid under state law.
- Sen. Deery denounced the recount as a "license to intimidate" voters and rewrite election laws. He stated the petition's theory is undermined by records showing some challenged voters have historical Republican primary voting records.
- Two Indiana Senate primaries are now heading to recounts, as this second petition follows a similar challenge in Senate District 15. The proceedings reflect broader tensions regarding redistricting disputes and Trump's influence on state legislative contests.
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‘This is about transparency’: Republican candidate requests recount in Indiana State Senate District 23 primary
FOUNTAIN COUNTY, Ind. — Republican candidate Paula Copenhaver, who was involved in the hotly contested race for District 23 in the Indiana State Senate, has called for a recount. On Monday, C…
Another Trump-endorsed Indiana GOP primary race is headed to a recount
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GOP Candidate Calls for Recount in Indiana State Senate D23 Primary
Source: Facebook / facebook FOUNTAIN COUNTY, Ind –Republican Paula Copenhaver has formally challenged the results of the Indiana State Senate District 23 primary after losing to incumbent Spencer Deery by three votes. District 23, which covers parts of western Indiana including Lafayette and surrounding Tippecanoe County. Copenhaver filed a petition Monday, alleging “illegal voting by unqualified voters” impacted the outcome. “Ensuring the integ…
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Trump-backed candidate seeks recount in Indiana Senate race with 3-vote margin
The President Donald Trump-endorsed challenger to state Sen. Spencer Deery has filed for a recount of their Republican primary race, claiming it was tainted by “illegal votes.”
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