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Trump Backs Indiana GOP Challengers Against Map Opponents

1/29/2026

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On January 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed three Indiana GOP challengers.
He backed Paula Copenhaver for state Sen. Spencer Deery’s seat.
He backed Brenda Wilson for state Sen. Greg Goode’s seat and Jeff Ellington for state Sen. Eric Bassler’s seat.
Deery, Goode, and Bassler were among 21 Republicans who voted against redrawing the map, and Trump vowed to back primary challengers against any such opponents.

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On January 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed three Indiana GOP challengers.
He backed Paula Copenhaver for state Sen. Spencer Deery’s seat.
He backed Brenda Wilson for state Sen. Greg Goode’s seat and Jeff Ellington for state Sen. Eric Bassler’s seat.
Deery, Goode, and Bassler were among 21 Republicans who voted against redrawing the map, and Trump vowed to back primary challengers against any such opponents.