Indiana Senate Republicans who opposed congressional redistricting were largely defeated during Tuesday’s primary election, with only one race so far called for an incumbent after President Donald Trump’s call to oust them.
The results come after months of political threats, and an estimated $9 million in spending to back primary challengers against the incumbents. The incumbents’ losses show Trump’s continued strength in the state.
In a statement, U.S. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind) said the wins should send a message.
“Everyone in Indiana politics should have learned an important lesson today: President Trump is the single most popular Republican among Hoosier voters,” Banks said
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