5 Trump-backed challengers defeat GOP incumbents

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President Donald Trump successfully unseated at least five Republican incumbents in the Indiana state Senate during the primary elections held on May 5, 2026.The victories were part of a "revenge campaign" targeting GOP lawmakers who had blocked a Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan in December 2025.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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