Trump-backed candidate seeks recount in Indiana Senate race with 3-vote margin

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 570

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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The President Donald Trump-endorsed challenger to state Sen. Spencer Deery has filed for a recount of their Republican primary race, claiming it was tainted by “illegal votes.”

Fountain County Republican Chair Paula Copenhaver said Monday she was seeking the recount of the certified results that showed her trailing Deery by a three-vote margin — 6,337 to 6,334.

“After carefully reviewing the available information, we have obtained documented evidence of illegal voting by unqualified voters in …

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