Key Primary Contests in Indiana and Ohio and California Governor Debate Coverage

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:40:00 +0200

On May 5, 2026, voters in Indiana and Ohio participated in crucial primary elections that could shape the upcoming November general elections. In Indiana, several Republican state senators faced challenges from candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump, following their opposition to last year’s GOP-backed congressional redistricting plan. Key outcomes included Sen. Greg Goode holding off Trump-backed challenger Brenda Wilson, while Trump-endorsed Bluffton City Councilman Blake Fiechter defeated incumbent Sen. Travis Holdman. The primaries highlighted a divided Republican Party and were accompanied by unusually high campaign spending, exceeding $12 million collectively. In Ohio, former 2024 GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is projected to win the Republican gubernatorial primary and will face Democrat Amy Acton in the general election. Former Sen. Sherrod Brown will be the Democratic Senate candidate against appointed GOP Sen. Jon Husted. Additionally, CNN hosted a