2024 Indiana gubernatorial election
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The 2024 Indiana gubernatorial election will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the next governor of Indiana, concurrently with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican Governor Eric Holcomb is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term in office. Primary elections took place on May 7, 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Braun, U.S. Senator (2019–present)[2]
Eliminated in primary
- Brad Chambers, former Indiana Secretary of Commerce[3]
- Suzanne Crouch, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana (2017–present) and former Indiana State Auditor (2014–2017)[4]
- Eric Doden, former president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation[5]
- Curtis Hill, former Indiana Attorney General (2017–2021) and candidate for Indiana's 2nd congressional district in the 2022 special election[6]
- Jamie Reitenour, businesswoman[7]
Declined
- Mitch Daniels, former governor (2005–2013), former President of Purdue University (2013–2022), and former Director of the Office of Management and Budget (2001–2003)[8][9]
- Todd Rokita, Indiana Attorney General (2021–present), former U.S. Representative from Indiana's 4th congressional district (2011–2019), former Indiana Secretary of State (2002–2010), and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018 (running for re-election)[10]
Endorsements
Mike Braun
- Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[11]
- Organizations
- Americans for Prosperity[12]
- Club for Growth PAC[13]
- Indiana Right to Life (co-endorsement with Crouch and Doden)[14]
- International Franchise Association[15]
- Labor unions
Brad Chambers
- U.S. Representatives
- Susan Brooks, former U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district (2013–2021)[18]
- Local officials
- Individuals
- Michael Andretti, owner of Andretti Global[18]
Suzanne Crouch
- U.S. Representatives
- Larry Bucshon, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district (2011–present)[20]
- Dan Burton, former U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district (1983–2013)[21]
- Greg Pence, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 6th congressional district (2019–present)[22]
- State officials
- Connie Lawson, former Indiana Secretary of State (2012–2021)[23]
- Becky Skillman, former Lieutenant Governor of Indiana (2005–2013)[24]
- State legislators
- Michael Aylesworth, state representative for the 11th district (2014–present)[25]
- Jim Buck, state senator from the 21st district (2008–present)[26]
- Dan Dernulc, state senator from the 1st district (2022–present)[27]
- Blake Doriot, state senator from the 12th district (2016–present)[28]
- Ryan Lauer, state representative for the 59th district (2018–present)[29]
- Wendy McNamara, state representative for the 76th district (2010–present)[30]
- Ryan Mishler, state senator from the 9th district (2004–present)[31]
- Rick Niemeyer, state senator from the 6th district (2014–present)[27]
- Julie Olthoff, state representative for the 19th district (2020–present)[32]
- Jack Sandlin, state senator from the 36th district (2016–present)[33]
- Hal Slager, state representative for the 15th district (2020–present)[25]
- Jerry Torr, state representative for the 39th district (1996–present)[34]
- J.D. Prescott, state representative for the 33rd district (2019–present)[35]
- Local officials
- Chris Jensen, mayor of Noblesville (2019–present)[36]
- Lloyd Winnecke, former mayor of Evansville (2012–2024)[37]
- Organizations
- Indiana Right to Life (co-endorsement with Braun and Doden)[14]
Eric Doden
- Organizations
- Indiana Right to Life (co-endorsement with Braun and Crouch)[14]
Curtis Hill
- U.S. Executive branch officials
- Michael Flynn, former U.S. National Security Advisor (2017) and former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (2012–2014)[38]
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Mike Braun | Brad Chambers | Suzanne Crouch | Eric Doden | Curtis Hill | Jamie Reitenour | Undecided |
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SurveyUSA[A] | April 4–7, 2024 | 447 (LV) | ± 4.47% | 44% | 8% | 10% | 8% | 2% | 2% | 26% |
Indy Politics/Crossroads Public Affairs | March 24–25, 2024 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.8% | 33% | 10% | 11% | 11% | 5% | 1% | 30% |
Emerson College/The Hill | March 2–5, 2024 | 526 (LV) | ± 4.2% | 34% | 5% | 7% | 7% | 2% | 2% | 43% |
Mark It Red[B] | December 18–20, 2023 | (LV) | – | 40% | 5% | 13% | 3% | 5% | – | 30% |
Mark It Red[B] | November 18–22, 2022 | 750 (LV) | ± 2.5% | 47% | – | 10% | 5% | – | – | 37% |
Hypothetical polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Mike Braun | Suzanne Crouch | Eric Doden | Trey Hollingsworth | Todd Rokita | Other | Undecided |
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Bellwether Research | December 11–17, 2022 | 1,000 (LV) | – | 25% | 7% | 3% | 6% | 9% | 9% | 40% |
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 16, 2024 | |||
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Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Mike Braun (R) | $12,420,094 | $9,760,847 | $946,167 |
Brad Chambers (R) | $12,810,055[b] | $12,048,947 | $761,108 |
Suzanne Crouch (R) | $8,129,813 | $4,391,792 | $3,055,958 |
Eric Doden (R) | $11,236,992[c] | $10,040,685 | $250,969 |
Curtis Hill (R) | $574,604 | $560,352 | $34,394 |
Jamie Reitenour (R) | $75,923 | $68,920 | $6,191 |
Source: Indiana Secretary of State[39] |
Debates
No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Participants | |||||||
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Key: P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn | ||||||||||||
Braun | Chambers | Crouch | Doden | Hill | Reitenour | |||||||
1 | March 11, 2024 | Current Publishing | Ann Marie Shambaugh | Video | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
2 | March 26, 2024 | FOX 59 | Beairshelle Edmé Dan Spehler | Video | P | P | P | P | N | N | ||
3 | March 27, 2024 | WISH-TV | Phil Sanchez April Simpson | Video | P | P | P | P | P | N | ||
4 | April 23, 2024 | Indiana Debate Commission | Jon Schwantes | Video | A | P | P | P | P | P |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mike Braun | 236,641 | 39.6 | |
Republican | Suzanne Crouch | 130,146 | 21.8 | |
Republican | Brad Chambers | 104,653 | 17.5 | |
Republican | Eric Doden | 71,135 | 11.9 | |
Republican | Jamie Reitenour | 28,757 | 4.8 | |
Republican | Curtis Hill | 26,837 | 4.5 | |
Total votes | 598,169 | 100.0 |
Lieutenant governor selection
The Republican nominee for lieutenant governor will be chosen at a convention on June 15. After winning the gubernatorial primary, Mike Braun endorsed Julie McGuire to be his running mate.[41]
Declared
- Micah Beckwith, pastor, former Noblesville public library trustee, and candidate for Indiana's 5th congressional district in 2020[41]
- Julie McGuire, state representative[41]
Endorsements
Julie McGuire
- U.S. Senators
- Mike Braun, U.S. Senator from Indiana and 2024 gubernatorial nominee[41]
- Statewide officials
- Daniel Elliott, Indiana State Treasurer (2023–present)[42]
- Diego Morales, Indiana Secretary of State (2023–present)[42]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jennifer McCormick, former Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction (2017–2021)[43]
Disqualified
- Tamie Dixon-Tatum, city official and perennial candidate[44]
Withdrew
- Bob Kern, retired paralegal and perennial candidate (running for lieutenant governor)[45]
Declined
- Joe Donnelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See (2022–present) and former U.S. Senator (2013–2019)[46]
- Thomas McDermott Jr., mayor of Hammond, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022, and candidate for Indiana's 1st congressional district in 2020[47]
Endorsements
Jennifer McCormick
- State legislators
- Vernon Smith, state representative from the 14th district (1990–present)[48]
- County officials
- Diana Hess, St. Joseph County councilor (2013–present)[49]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Teachers – Indiana[50]
- Communications Workers of America[51]
- United Mine Workers of America[52]
- Political parties
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Jennifer McCormick | 180,404 | 100.00% | |
Total votes | 180,404 | 100.00% |
Libertarian convention
Candidates
Nominee
- Donald Rainwater, software engineer and nominee for governor in 2020[54]
- Running mate: Tonya Hudson, real estate broker and nominee for Indiana's 9th congressional district in 2020 and 2022[54]
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
The Cook Political Report[55] | Solid R | July 21, 2023 |
Inside Elections[56] | Solid R | July 14, 2023 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[57] | Safe R | July 13, 2023 |
Elections Daily[58] | Safe R | July 12, 2023 |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Mike Braun (R) | Jennifer McCormick (D) | Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Public Policy Polling (D)[C] | August 15–16, 2022 | 663 (RV) | ± 3.81 | 46% | 35% | 19% |
Hypothetical polling
- Suzanne Crouch vs. Jennifer McCormick
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Suzanne Crouch (R) | Jennifer McCormick (D) | Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Public Policy Polling (D)[C] | August 15–16, 2022 | 663 (RV) | ± 3.81 | 39% | 35% | 28% |
- Curtis Hill vs. Jennifer McCormick
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Curtis Hill (R) | Jennifer McCormick (D) | Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Public Policy Polling (D)[C] | August 15–16, 2022 | 663 (RV) | ± 3.81 | 36% | 36% | 28% |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Mike Braun TBA | ||||
Democratic | Jennifer McCormick TBA | ||||
Libertarian | Donald Rainwater Tonya Hudson | ||||
Total votes |
Notes
- Partisan clients
- ^ Poll commissioned by State Affairs and Howey Politics
- ^ a b Poll sponsored by Braun's campaign.
- ^ a b c Poll sponsored by McCormick's campaign.
See also
References
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External links
- Official campaign websites
- Mike Braun (R) for Governor
- Jennifer McCormick (D) for Governor
- Donald Rainwater (L) for Governor