Making the Argument with Nick Freitas Do Republicans Really Know What Time It Is?
May 13, 2026
State-level Republican fights over redistricting, school choice, and DEI dominate the conversation. Primary upsets in Indiana and West Virginia show low-turnout contests can topple incumbents. A tense South Carolina redistricting battle and calls to hold traitorous lawmakers accountable are highlighted. Practical tactics for targeting and replacing weak incumbents are discussed.
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Indiana Primaries Replaced Redistricting Rebels
- Republican voters in Indiana organized behind Trump-backed and state leaders to oust five of seven incumbent state senators who refused to redistrict.
- Several incumbents lost by large margins despite name recognition, showing primaries can replace establishment Republicans quickly.
West Virginia Voters Push Back On DEI And Higher Ed Subsidies
- West Virginia voters prioritized school choice and pushed back against DEI at public universities.
- Conservatives view higher ed over-subsidization as producing activist programs with little market value, fueling the push to defund DEI.
Low Turnout Primary Toppled A DEI Supporter
- Delegate Mark Zatezalo voted against banning DEI and trailed challenger Tony Viola in a low-turnout primary.
- The early totals showed 626 to 465 votes, illustrating how a few hundred votes decide these contests.