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Trump-backed candidates flip five Indiana Senate seats

5/7/2026

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President Donald Trump's endorsements helped flip five Indiana Senate seats held by lawmakers who opposed his redistricting plan.
Blake Fletcher, Michelle Davis, Tracey Powell, Brian Schmutzler and Trevor De Vries won in districts 19, 41, 21, 11 and 1, with Greg Goode as only to survive, beating opponents in District 38.
$6 million was spent by Hoosier Leadership for America, American Leadership PAC and Sen. Jim Banks to target anti-redistricting incumbents.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump's endorsements helped flip five Indiana Senate seats held by lawmakers who opposed his redistricting plan.
Blake Fletcher, Michelle Davis, Tracey Powell, Brian Schmutzler and Trevor De Vries won in districts 19, 41, 21, 11 and 1, with Greg Goode as only to survive, beating opponents in District 38.
$6 million was spent by Hoosier Leadership for America, American Leadership PAC and Sen. Jim Banks to target anti-redistricting incumbents.