Indiana senator who defied Trump over redistricting loses reelection bid, AP projects
Summary
Indiana State Senator Travis Holdman lost his Republican primary election to Blake Fietcher. Fietcher was supported by President Donald Trump because Holdman voted against a redistricting plan that Trump supported.Key Facts
- Travis Holdman is an Indiana State Senator.
- Holdman voted against a redistricting plan that President Trump supported.
- President Trump endorsed challengers against seven state senators who opposed the plan, including Holdman.
- Blake Fietcher, endorsed by Trump, defeated Holdman in the Republican primary.
- Trump threatened to support opponents of any senator voting against the redistricting plan.
- The Associated Press projected Holdman’s loss in the primary election.
- Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting district lines, which can affect political power.
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