NewsCBS News PoliticsMay 6, 2026United States
Trump-backed challengers oust Indiana senators who blocked redistricting map
Five Indiana state senators who opposed a 2025 redistricting plan lost their Republican primaries on Tuesday to challengers endorsed by President Trump. The results follow a high-spending campaign where over $13 million was poured into state Senate races, a massive increase from the $300,000 spent in 2022.
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The primary results shift the composition of the Indiana State Senate, potentially clearing the path for future redistricting efforts that could alter the partisan balance of Indiana's congressional districts.
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Who's Mentioned
personChad Kinsella“Ball State University professor who commented on Indiana voters' views on gerrym”personTravis Holdman“Incumbent who lost his primary after voting against the redistricting map.”personRodric Bray“Opposed the redistricting map and is a target of President Trump's political eff”personJim Banks“Supported the election of the new conservative candidates.”personBlake Fiechter“Trump-endorsed challenger who defeated Travis Holdman.”organizationAdImpact“Reported $13.5 million in ad spending for the Indiana State Senate primaries.”personMike Braun“Endorsed the redistricting map and praised the primary election results.”personDonald Trump“Endorsed primary challengers against Indiana senators who opposed his redistrict”