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Trump’s redistricting revenge push faces test in Indiana

Trump’s redistricting revenge push faces test in Indiana

Summary

Indiana held primary elections for its state Legislature, focusing on seven Republican state senators who opposed a redistricting plan favored by President Trump. Trump supported challengers aiming to replace those senators to advance a new congressional map.

Key Facts

  • The primary elections took place in Indiana for the state Legislature.
  • President Trump endorsed challengers against seven Republican state senators.
  • These senators had voted against a Republican-favored redistricting map.
  • The dispute centers on drawing new boundaries for congressional districts.
  • Trump is pressing to replace lawmakers who resisted his redistricting plan.
  • The outcome is seen as a test of President Trump’s influence in Indiana politics.
  • The contested seats are in Indiana’s upper state chamber, also called the Senate.
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