What to watch in Tuesday's elections in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan
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Key Points:
- Seven Indiana Republican state senators who opposed Trump's redistricting plan face Trump-backed primary challengers, testing his influence over the party amid concerns about the 2024 midterms.
- In Ohio, primaries for U.S. Senate and governor will determine key candidates, with Democrat Sherrod Brown aiming to reclaim a Senate seat and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy leveraging his Trump alliance in the gubernatorial race.
- Michigan's special state Senate election could shift the balance of power, with Democrats seeking a majority in a closely contested district that narrowly favored Biden in 2024.
- These races serve as indicators of Trump's continuing sway over Republican voters and the broader political dynamics heading into the midterm elections.
- Democrats' recent success in special elections has energized their base and raised concerns among Republicans about maintaining control in Congress.
