Surprise US House candidate filing joins GOP Indiana Senate battles as key primaries

The threats of political retaliation by President Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Braun from the defeated Indiana congressional redistricting plan will loom over this spring’s Republican primary campaigns.

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 1,059

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Democratic U.S. Rep. André Carson picked up an unexpected primary challenger on Friday as two-time statewide candidate Destiny Wells entered the race just before Indiana’s filing deadline.

Otherwise, most key primary challenges are a result of threats of political retaliation by President Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Braun from the defeated Indiana congressional redistricting plan.

The filing period ended at noon Friday for the May 5 Republican and Democratic primaries. The candidates list includes …

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