GOP Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana announces his bid for governor in Indianapolis on Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Braun boasted several advantages – such as name recognition, money and former President Donald Trump’s endorsement – ahead of Tuesday's election.
Braun, who flipped a Democrat-held Senate seat in 2018, announced his decision to enter the race in Nov. 2022. His campaign spent over $6 million in 2024, according to the latest summary report.
Trump endorsed Braun last November, saying he "was proud to endorse Mike when he ran for the Senate in 2018, and I am proud to do so again."
"Mike Braun has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of the Great State of Indiana!" Trump said in a Truth Social post at the time.
Crouch – another familiar name thanks to running twice with Holcomb – campaigned to slash the state’s income tax and promised to boost addiction and mental illness services prior to the election. Crouch ended the most recent fundraising period with $3 million – the most cash on hand of any Indiana gubernatorial candidate. However, she spent only $2.1 million in the first three months of the year.
Sen. Mike Braun, who received support from former President Donald Trump, speaks during a Republican Indiana gubernatorial candidate forum in Carmel, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Jennifer McCormick, the Democratic candidate in the gubernatorial race, is running unopposed. Two other candidates, Donald Rainwater (Libertarian Party) and Christopher Stried (independent), are running to serve as the state's next governor.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. Story tips can be sent via email and on X: @RealKyleMorris.
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