Spartz Beats Back Primary Challenge in Indiana as Banks Claims GOP Senate Nomination by Lawrence Wilson – US Politics News

INDIANAPOLIS—Republican Victoria Spartz fended off a strong primary challenge in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District on May 7, a day that saw tight races for the Republicans in two other districts.
In the presidential primary, President Joe Biden was unopposed on the Democratic side. Former President Donald Trump appeared on the ballot with former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who had suspended her campaign on March 6.
Both President Biden and President Trump are the presumptive nominees for their parties, to be confirmed at their respective national conventions this summer.
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Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) was unopposed in the Republican primary for the Senate seat being vacated by Mike Braun, who is running for governor….