Mike Braun Secures Trump's Endorsement in Indiana Governor's Race

Republican Mike Braun is campaigning for the Indiana governorship after opting not to seek a second Senate term. He will face Democrat Jennifer McCormick, a former Republican, in a race significant due to Indiana's long-standing Republican governance and recent Democratic struggles in statewide elections. Braun won the competitive six-way GOP primary with about 40% of the vote, aided by substantial financial resources he previously used to defeat a Democratic Senate candidate. McCormick, meanwhile, was uncontested in the Democratic primary but has a history of conservative stances as a past Republican. Education emerged as the primary issue during their debates, reflecting its substantial funding within the state budget. The candidate's running mates differ significantly in their political ideologies, as Braun's choice of Micah Beckwith has garnered some controversy, while McCormick's Terry Goodin has acknowledged past conservative voting choices.