Republican Sen. Mike Braun and Democrat Jennifer McCormick competed against third party candidates in the race to replace outgoing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Fox News Decision Desk can report that Indiana voters chose Republican Mike Braun to be their next governor Tuesday, cementing the state's solidly red status – even as his face-off against Jennifer McCormick had put some political observers on edge. In the end, Braun, who currently serves in the U.S. Senate, beat Democratic candidate McCormick, a former Indiana superintendent of public education, and Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater. Braun will replace outgoing two-term Gov.
Despite their differences, all three candidates sought to appeal to voters on key issues: Among them, lowering property taxes, increasing support for small businesses, and creating new investments and economic opportunities in the state. Braun focused his policy plans on so-called 'kitchen table' issues in a bid to attract moderate voters, such as lowering health care costs, increasing public safety, and helping Indiana farmers and growers.
On health care, Braun's plan had included some provisions that Republicans previously attempted and failed to pass in recent legislative sessions, including reforming prior authorization and regulations on pharmacy benefit managers. McCormick, the Democrat, campaigned heavily on access to abortion and education in the final months of the race.
Rainwater introduced a proposal that seeks to cap property taxes at just 1% of the purchase price – a drastic step that would have required amending the state's constitution. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
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