Event Brief

UPDATED May 9, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET

May 4, 2026 at 6:01 AM ET

Trump-backed candidates win big in Midwest primaries

By The BriefBrief

Trump-backed challengers defeated incumbent Indiana GOP state senators in Midwest primary races.

WHO: President Donald Trump

WHAT: Incumbent Indiana Republican state senators lost to Trump-backed challengers in primaries.

WHEN: May 6, 2026 at 7:24 AM ET

WHERE: Indiana

WHY: None

How this story developed (showing 11 of 11 earlier reports)

Trump targets Bill Cassidy and Thomas Massie after Indiana wins · May 9, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
Indiana Republicans say they have ‘zero regrets’ after losing jobs · May 6, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET
Southern Republicans advance House redistricting despite protests · May 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
Trump’s revenge tour is just beginning: who’s next · May 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Indiana, Ohio primaries set midterm battle lines · May 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Trump-backed MAGA wave topples GOP incumbents · May 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Trump-backed challengers win Indiana Republican primaries · May 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Indiana senator who defied Trump over redistricting loses · May 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
7 Indiana primary elections test Trump’s power · May 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Ohio and Indiana primaries test Trump popularity · May 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
After Indiana redistricting block, millions fund GOP challengers · May 4, 2026 at 6:01 AM ET

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