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NewsNY Post PoliticsMay 6, 2026United States

Trump-Endorsed Candidates Win Key Primary Races in Indiana and Ohio

Candidates backed by Donald Trump defeated several Republican incumbents in Indiana state Senate primaries, largely due to disputes over previous redistricting efforts. Meanwhile, in Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy won the GOP gubernatorial primary, and other state-level primary results were finalized.

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Why It Matters

The results shift the composition of the Indiana State Senate and set the stage for November general elections in Ohio, directly impacting the legislative agenda and party control in both states.

Key Facts

  • Trump-backed candidates won five of six Indiana state Senate primary contests against incumbents who opposed his redistricting efforts.
  • Blake Fiechter defeated incumbent Sen. Travis Holdman (61%-39%).
  • Trevor De Vries defeated incumbent Sen. Dan Dernulc (75%-24%).
  • Tracey Powell defeated incumbent Sen. Jim Buck (65%-35%).
  • Brian Schmutzler defeated incumbent Sen. Linda Rogers by an 18-point margin.
  • Michelle Davis defeated incumbent Sen. Greg Walker by an 18-point margin.
  • Incumbent Sen. Greg Goode was the only candidate opposed to redistricting to win his primary in District 38.
  • Trump-backed challengers spent over $10 million in the Indiana statehouse primary effort.
  • Vivek Ramaswamy won the Ohio GOP gubernatorial primary and will face Democrat Amy Acton in November.
  • John Kulewicz defeated Elliot Forhan in the Ohio Democratic primary for attorney general (66%-33%).
  • Chedrick Green won a special election in Michigan, securing the Democratic majority in the Michigan Senate.

Who's Mentioned

personTravis Holdman“Incumbent Indiana state Senator defeated in primary.”personElliot Forhan“Defeated Democratic primary candidate in Ohio.”personVivek Ramaswamy“Winner of the Ohio GOP gubernatorial primary.”personChedrick Green“Winner of Michigan special election.”personJim Banks“U.S. Senator from Indiana.”personBlake Fiechter“Winner of Indiana state Senate primary against Travis Holdman.”personMike Braun“Indiana Governor who supported redistricting.”personJohn Kulewicz“Winner of Ohio Democratic primary for attorney general.”personAmy Acton“Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Ohio.”personDonald Trump“Former President and endorser of primary candidates.”personJD Vance“Vice President and endorser of Ramaswamy.”