Trump’s Influence Tested in Indiana Republican State Senate Primaries
Trump allies have spent millions to oust seven GOP incumbents after they blocked his redistricting push, turning low-profile primaries into a loyalty test.
- President Donald Trump is targeting seven Indiana Republican state senators who opposed his redistricting plan, with allied groups spending over $6 million to support challengers in key primaries.
- The Indiana state Senate primaries are viewed as a significant test of Trump's continuing influence over the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections.
- In Ohio, Trump-backed Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is poised to win the gubernatorial nomination and will face Democrat Amy Acton in the general election.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is preparing for a likely 2028 presidential run, working to mend relations with Trump and appealing to both establishment and MAGA conservatives.
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