INDIANAPOLIS — Sitting U.S. Senator and Republican candidate Mike Braun is projected to be elected as the Governor of Indiana in Tuesday night's race.
Braun defeated Democratic candidate Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Candidate Donald Rainwater.
He will serve along with lieutenant governor candidate Micah Beckwith.
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Beckwith, an ultra-conservative pastor from Hamilton County, was chosen at the Indiana GOP convention for Lt. Governor.
He was not Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun’s pick, which is something political experts in Indiana say is uncommon.
"I'm going to make sure that all of us as Hoosiers prosper. I'm going to do it with everything I've learned in the real world, the tutorial of three years being a state rep, six years in the big house, and we're going to take Indiana to places we've never seen before," Braun said.
McCormick released the following statement:
A few minutes ago, I called the Governor-elect and congratulated him. While tonight's outcome is disappointing, I know we waged a campaign based on hope and optimism, not one of fear and chaos. I’m so incredibly thankful to the millions of Hoosiers who voted and made their voices heard. Thank you to our supporters and volunteers for their energy and enthusiasm. Because of all of you, I remain confident that Hoosier hospitality and ingenuity will ensure that Indiana’s best days remain ahead of us. Simply put, Hoosiers define the Hoosier State, not the Governor. For now, I’m confident the sun will come up tomorrow, as it has every day after the other 51 men were elected governor. Thank you so much, and God bless the great state of Indiana.
