Politics
Indiana Primary Elections and Political Maneuvering
President Trump's political allies faced challenges in Indiana during primary elections. In the House races, incumbents and challengers vied for support. Meanwhile, state senators opposed by Trump fought back against his-backed challengers.
Coverage timeline — 4 articles
The Hill
Voters in Indiana are heading to the polls Tuesday, when they'll weigh in on several House primary elections. Incumbent Republican Reps. Rudy Yakym of the 2nd Congressional District, Marlin Stutzman of the 3rd Congressional District, Jim Baird of the 4th Congressional District, Victoria Spartz of th
2026-05-05 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Several of Republican state senators are fighting for their political lives Tuesday as they face challengers backed by President Trump over their opposition to the state's failed redistricting push last year. Twenty one GOP state senators voted against the push, drawing the ire of Trump. Eight of th
2026-05-05 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Marco Rubio, the secretary of State and national security adviser for President Trump, tried on yet another hat Tuesday at the White House press briefing, taking questions on the Iran war and foreign policy in a performance that had all the bearings of a presidential tryout. Rubio, who spent 14 yea
2026-05-05 21:03 UTC
The Hill
President Trump mocked a group of Republican state senators in Indiana as voters went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the state’s primary elections. Trump has endorsed a slate of challengers in the GOP primary against seven state lawmakers who opposed his push for redistricting in t
2026-05-05 21:06 UTC