Indiana Supreme Court rules for state senator over Trump-backed candidate in GOP primary recount
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Indiana Supreme Court rules for state senator over Trump-backed candidate in GOP primary recount

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Key Points:

  • Indiana’s Supreme Court ruled that incumbent Republican state Sen. Spencer Deery narrowly won the GOP primary for Senate District 23 by three votes over Trump-backed challenger Paula Copenhaver.
  • The court ordered Deery’s name to appear on the November general election ballot, reversing a recount commission decision that had briefly put Copenhaver in the lead.
  • Deery, who opposed a Trump-supported redistricting map in 2025, was challenged by Copenhaver, an aide to Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and local Republican chair, with Trump’s endorsement.
  • Chief Justice Loretta Rush indicated a detailed written opinion explaining the court’s decision will be issued later, while Deery emphasized the importance of protecting valid votes in elections.
  • In the general election, Deery will face Democrat David Sanders and independent Joshua Brant.

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