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Indiana recount flips state Senate primary
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Posted By: Beardo, 8/10/2026 2:55:11 PM

A recount of Indiana's 23rd Senate district primary has flipped the race in favor of a Trump-backed Republican who sought to oust an incumbent lawmaker who opposed redistricting. State Sen. Spencer Deery, R, emerged narrowly ahead on primary night, but the recount has seen the race flip to Paula Copenhaver, local outlet WRTV reported. President Donald Trump backed primary challengers to eight Indiana senators who refused his push to redistrict the state, resulting in six of them losing their seats on primary night. Copenhaver's eventual win puts the figure at seven ousted.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: crashnburn 8/10/2026 3:06:05 PM (No. 2136953)
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Reply 2 - Posted by: Corndoggies 8/10/2026 4:55:06 PM (No. 2136980)
Indiana’s primary was May 5 with several days of early voting (which I loathe) before that. Article doesn’t mention why it’s taken 3 months to do a recount. Glad for the outcome though.
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