2026 Primary Election

A new recount director is now in place to oversee the review of ballots in two Indiana state Senate primary races with razor-thin margins.

An “unprecedented” Indiana recount challenge is unfolding after Senate District 23 candidate Paula Copenhaver asked the state recount commission to subpoena voters accused of illegally crossing over into the Republican primary.

Paula Copenhaver is calling for a recount in the closely watched Republican primary for state Senate District 23 between her and incumbent Sen. Spencer Deery.

Indiana State Senator Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) wins the extremely close race for District 23 by three ballots. Challenger Paula Copenhaver or a party chair may still call for a recount.

Incumbent Indiana State Senator Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) has just gained one more vote in the closely watched District 23 primary race against Trump backed challenger Paula Copenhaver.

Almost 15,000 more voters turned out in Marion County for Tuesday's primary than the election in 2024.

Marion County voters Tuesday chose nominees for sheriff, clerk and prosecutor, setting up November matchups for three of the county's most prominent offices.

Two prominent Democratic state senators did not run for reelection this year, and a third who voted against redistricting, retired – leaving three Indiana General Assembly primary races wide open.

The incumbents of Indiana's two Democratic congressional seats won their primary races to face Republican challengers in November.

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