Trump-backed challenger jumps ahead of Republican senator in Indiana recount

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 824

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The Indiana Recount Commission on Monday flipped a Republican primary race in favor of a President Donald Trump-endorsed challenger over a state senator who opposed Indiana congressional redistricting.

The commission’s decisions on challenged ballots turned what had been a three-vote lead for Sen. Spencer Deery of West Lafayette into a three-vote margin for challenger Paula Copenhaver.

New certified totals from the May primary now give Copenhaver 6,332 votes to Deery’s 6,329.

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