Trump-endorsed challenger to high-ranking Republican senator ends campaign

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 373

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

The drive for political retribution against Republican state senators who didn’t support Indiana congressional redistricting has taken a blow with a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump ending his campaign.

Trump last month backed Bluffton City Councilman Blake Fiechter’s challenge to high-ranking state Sen. Travis Holdman — even before Fiechter got in the race.

But he cited trouble organizing a campaign ahead of the May 5 primary for the District 19 seat in …

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