Indiana Senate Race Sees Surge In Ad Spending

Nearly $7 million has been spent on television advertisements for Senate races in Indiana, according to a tally from Ad Impact. The advertising is primarily aimed at defeating current incumbents. Koban-Havert reported receiving a call from a political advisor for President Trump in January and visited the Oval Office in early March. The high expenditure is noted as unusual for state senate races in Indiana, which are typically low-budget affairs. Former Indiana state health department head Amy Acton is running for governor in the Democratic primary. She faces Republican candidate Ramaswamy, who has reportedly contributed $25 million of his own campaign funds to the race. Analysts have shifted the race from 'likely Republican' to 'lean Republican' as the contest tightens. Indiana voters are participating in primary elections for 50 state Senate seats and 100 House seats. Republicans currently hold supermajorities in both chambers. The election is being closely monitored by President Donald Trump. Attack advertisements have been heavily utilized in campaigns targeting Republican Senate candidates. Voters are also selecting nominees for Congress during this primary cycle.