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“You get even five of us elected and you’re going to turn the tide."įor some of the challengers, the discontent started years before COVID, after Indiana lawmakers and then-Gov. And then they didn't,” said Sweet, 43, who is facing a far better-funded 20-year incumbent. “You just assume when you elect Republican representatives and senators that they're going to reflect your values and do the right thing. And while it's unclear if the challengers can defeat incumbents backed by Republican leaders' multimillion-dollar campaign fund, they say they are tapping into a deep resentment among voters - and even winning a few seats could nudge the Legislature further to the right. Unlike in other GOP races across the country - including Ohio, which also has a statewide primary on Tuesday - the Indiana legislative contests have focused on state issues, rather than which candidate is closest to former President Donald Trump or has his support.
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Both sides say the 23 challenges to sitting GOP lawmakers is unusually high in a state where Republicans control all statewide offices and Democrats have scant legislative influence. Now the County Council member from rural northern Indiana is among roughly two dozen “liberty candidates” running in Tuesday's primary - including challenges to several top-ranking GOP House members and bids for open seats.