Spencer Deery campaigns on electric scooter after defying Trump

2 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 6

In West Lafayette, Indiana, the state senator bought the Volpam scooter in March to cover more doors as he seeks to survive a primary backlash.
The report says Indiana Senate Republicans tested how much voters would tolerate resistance to President Donald Trump, with most dissenters losing primaries amid threats, outside money and anger.
Deery's race is presented as part of a broader test of how Republican politicians and institutions respond when Trump's demands clash with their own political judgment.

How did one targeted incumbent manage to win their primary race against the political tide?

How decisive was the multi-million dollar campaign spending in influencing local voter choices?