Latest in fight over 3-vote Indiana Senate race: can state Supreme Court still act?

The Indiana Supreme Court is faced with deciding whether courts could still intervene in the recount of what is now a three-vote Republican primary lead for a President Donald Trump-endorsed challenger over a state senator who opposed congressional redistricting.

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 704

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Indiana Supreme Court is weighing whether courts can still intervene in a Republican primary recount that gave President Donald Trump-endorsed challenger Paula Copenhaver a three-vote lead over state Sen. Spencer Deery, who opposed congressional redistricting.

Attorneys for Deery on Monday disputed arguments from Copenhaver that the courts can no longer overturn the Indiana Recount Commission’s decision because the Aug. 21 certification deadline for this fall’s election has passed.

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