The ballot box showdowns this month that you need to watch
The May 2026 primary elections in states like Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Georgia will test President Donald Trump's influence within the Republican Party. Trump-backed challengers are vying to unseat GOP incumbents who opposed congressional redistricting efforts in Indiana. These primary outcomes could shape the balance of power in the Senate and House ahead of the November midterms.
- ▪President Donald Trump endorsed challengers to eight GOP state senators in Indiana who opposed congressional redistricting.
- ▪Allies of Trump, including Turning Point USA’s political wing and the Club for Growth, have spent millions to oust Indiana lawmakers who resisted redistricting.
- ▪Primaries in Indiana and Ohio on May 5 mark the start of a busy May election schedule, culminating in Texas runoffs on May 26.
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Elections The ballot box showdowns this month that you need to watch Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana and Georgia races will reveal whether Trump-backed challengers can unseat GOP incumbents By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published May 3, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump allies spending big bucks to oust Indiana state senators who voted against Trump-pushed congressional redistricting Club for Growth President David McIntosh targeting GOP state senators in Indiana primary who voted against Trump’s push to redraw U.S. House maps in the read-leaning state. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After a month on the sidelines, the 2026 primary season is back with a vengeance.
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