# 2024 Indiana gubernatorial election

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The 2024 Indiana gubernatorial election was 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. Republican Senator Mike Braun won his first term in office, defeating Democrat former state Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick. He succeeded Republican incumbent Eric Holcomb, who was term-limited and could not seek a third consecutive term.
Primary elections took place on May 7, 2024, in which Republican U.S. Senator Mike Braun, Democratic former state Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick, and Libertarian software engineer Donald Rainwater won their respective parties' nominations. Braun defeated McCormick with 54.4 percent of the vote in the general election.

## Republican primary
### Candidates
#### Nominee

* Mike Braun, U.S. senator (2019–2025)

#### Eliminated in primary

* Brad Chambers, former Indiana Secretary of Commerce
* Suzanne Crouch, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana (2017–present) and former Indiana State Auditor (2014–2017)
* Eric Doden, former president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation
* Curtis Hill, former Indiana Attorney General (2017–2021) and candidate for Indiana's 2nd congressional district in the 2022 special election
* Jamie Reitenour, businesswoman

#### 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)
* 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 (ran for re-election)

### Endorsements

Executive Branch officials
* Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)
Organizations
* Americans for Prosperity
* Club for Growth PAC
* Indiana Right to Life (co-endorsement with Crouch and Doden)
* International Franchise Association
Labor unions
* United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
* International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers
U.S. representatives
* Susan Brooks, former U.S. representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district (2013–2021)
Local officials
* Scott Fadness, mayor of Fishers (2015–present)
Individuals
* Michael Andretti, owner of Andretti Global
U.S. representatives
* Larry Bucshon, U.S. representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district (2011–present)
* Dan Burton, former U.S. representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district (1983–2013)
* Greg Pence, U.S. representative for Indiana's 6th congressional district (2019–present)
State officials
* Connie Lawson, former Indiana Secretary of State (2012–2021)
* Becky Skillman, former lieutenant governor of Indiana (2005–2013)
State legislators
* Michael Aylesworth, state representative for the 11th district (2014–present)
* Jim Buck, state senator from the 21st district (2008–present)
* Dan Dernulc, state senator from the 1st district (2022–present)
* Blake Doriot, state senator from the 12th district (2016–present)
* Ryan Lauer, state representative for the 59th district (2018–present)
* Wendy McNamara, state representative for the 76th district (2010–present)
* Ryan Mishler, state senator from the 9th district (2004–present)
* Rick Niemeyer, state senator from the 6th district (2014–present)
* Julie Olthoff, state representative for the 19th district (2020–present)
* Jack Sandlin, state senator from the 36th district (2016–2023)
* Hal Slager, state representative for the 15th district (2020–present)
* Jerry Torr, state representative for the 39th district (1996–present)
* J.D. Prescott, state representative for the 33rd district (2019–present)
Local officials
* Chris Jensen, mayor of Noblesville (2019–present)
* Lloyd Winnecke, former mayor of Evansville (2012–2024)
Organizations
* Indiana Right to Life (co-endorsement with Braun and Doden)
Organizations
* Indiana Right to Life (co-endorsement with Braun and Crouch)
U.S. Executive branch officials
* Michael Flynn, former U.S. National Security Advisor (2017) and former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (2012–2014)

### Polling

| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Mike Braun | Brad Chambers | Suzanne Crouch | Eric Doden | Curtis Hill | Jamie Reitenour | Undecided |
| SurveyUSA | 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 | December 18–20, 2023 | (LV) | – | 40% | 5% | 13% | 3% | 5% | – | 30% |
| Mark It Red | November 18–22, 2022 | 750 (LV) | ± 2.5% | 47% | – | 10% | 5% | – | – | 37% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Mike Braun | Suzanne Crouch | Eric Doden | Trey Hollingsworth | Todd Rokita | Other | Undecided |
| 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 :
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Braun (R) | $12,420,094 | $9,760,847 | $946,167 |
| Brad Chambers (R) | $12,810,055 | $12,048,947 | $761,108 |
| Suzanne Crouch (R) | $8,129,813 | $4,391,792 | $3,055,958 |
| Eric Doden (R) | $11,236,992 | $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 ||||

### Debates & Forums

2024 Indiana gubernatorial election Republican primary debates :
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Participants | Participants | Participants | Participants | Participants | Participants |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | | | | | | |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | 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 |
2024 Indiana gubernatorial election Republican primary forum :
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Participants | Participants | Participants | Participants | Participants | Participants |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | | | | | | |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Braun | Chambers | Crouch | Doden | Hill | Reitenour |
| 1 | January 25, 2024 | First Principles Forum | Devin Anderson Joy Pullmann Anchor Fanchon | Video | P | P | P | P | P | N |

### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | 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 | Total votes | Total votes | 598,169 | 100.0 |

### Lieutenant governor selection

The Republican nominee for lieutenant governor was chosen at a convention on June 15. After winning the gubernatorial primary, Mike Braun endorsed state representative Julie McGuire to be his running mate, but during the convention, delegates instead selected pastor Micah Beckwith in an upset.

#### Nominee

* Micah Beckwith, pastor, former Noblesville public library trustee, and candidate for Indiana's 5th congressional district in 2020

#### Eliminated at convention

* Julie McGuire, state representative from the 93rd district (2022–present)

#### Endorsements

Executive branch officials
* Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)
U.S. senators
* Mike Braun, U.S. senator from Indiana (2019–present) (nominee for governor)
Statewide officials
* Daniel Elliott, Indiana State Treasurer (2023–present)
* Diego Morales, Indiana Secretary of State (2023–present)
* Elise Nieshalla, Indiana State Auditor (2023–present)

#### Results

Republican convention results :
| Candidate | Round 1 | Round 1 |
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Micah Beckwith | 891 | 51.83 |
| Julie McGuire | 828 | 48.17 |
| Total ballots | 1,719 | 100.00 |

## Democratic primary
### Candidates
#### Declared

* Jennifer McCormick, former Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction (2017–2021)

#### Disqualified

* Tamie Dixon-Tatum, municipal official and perennial candidate (ran for lieutenant governor)

#### Withdrawn

* Bob Kern, retired paralegal and perennial candidate (ran for lieutenant governor)

#### Declined

* Joe Donnelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See (2022–present) and former U.S. senator (2013–2019)
* Thomas McDermott Jr., mayor of Hammond, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022, and candidate for Indiana's 1st congressional district in 2020

### Endorsements

State legislators
* Vernon Smith, state representative from the 14th district (1990–present)
County officials
* Diana Hess, St. Joseph County councilor (2013–present)
Labor unions
* American Federation of Teachers – Indiana
* Communications Workers of America
* Indiana AFL–CIO
* United Mine Workers of America
Political parties
* Indiana Democratic Party

### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jennifer McCormick | 180,404 | 100.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 180,404 | 100.00% |

### Lieutenant governor selection

The Indiana Democratic Party nominated their candidate for lieutenant governor on July 13, 2024. On June 20, McCormick announced Terry Goodin as her preferred running mate, leading to controversy over Goodin's past positions on abortion, guns, and LGBT rights.

#### Nominee

* Terry Goodin, former Indiana director for USDA Rural Development and former Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives (2017–2018) from the 66th district (2000–2020)

#### Eliminated at convention

* Tamie Dixon-Tatum, municipal official and perennial candidate
* Bob Kern, retired paralegal and perennial candidate
* Clif Marsiglio, educator and candidate for Mayor of Indianapolis in 2023

#### Declined

* J. D. Ford, state senator from the 29th district (2018–present) (endorsed Goodin)

#### Endorsements

Statewide officials
* Jennifer McCormick, former Indiana superintendent of public instruction (2017–2021) (nominee for governor)
State legislators
* J. D. Ford, state senator from the 29th district (2018–present)
Individuals
* Mike Schmuhl, chair of the Indiana Democratic Party (2021–present)

#### Results

Democratic convention results :
| Candidate | Round 1 | Round 1 |
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Terry Goodin | 1,209 | 79.28 |
| Tamie Dixon-Tatum | 162 | 10.62 |
| Clif Marsiglio | 145 | 9.51 |
| Bob Kern | 9 | 0.59 |
| Total ballots | 1,525 | 100.00 |

## Libertarian convention
### Candidates
#### Nominee

* Donald Rainwater, software engineer and nominee for governor in 2020
** Running mate: Tonya Hudson, real estate broker and nominee for Indiana's 9th congressional district in 2020 and 2022

## General election
### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| The Cook Political Report | Likely R | October 15, 2024 |
| Inside Elections | Likely R | September 26, 2024 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Likely R | October 4, 2024 |
| RCP | Likely R | July 13, 2024 |
| Elections Daily | Safe R | July 12, 2023 |
| CNalysis | Likely R | November 1, 2024 |

### Polling

| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Mike Braun (R) | Jennifer McCormick (D) | Donald Rainwater (L) | Undecided |
| ActiVote | October 5–28, 2024 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 56% | 44% | – | – |
| ActiVote | September 3 – October 5, 2024 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 54% | 46% | – | – |
| ARW Strategies | September 23–25, 2024 | 600 (LV) | – | 44% | 37% | 9% | 10% |
| GBAO (D) | September 19–22, 2024 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 44% | 41% | 8% | 7% |
| Emerson College | September 12–13, 2024 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 45% | 34% | 6% | 13% |
| Lake Research Partners (D) | August 26 – September 2, 2024 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 41% | 39% | 9% | 11% |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | August 15–16, 2023 | 663 (RV) | ± 3.8% | 46% | 35% | – | 19% |
Suzanne Crouch vs. Jennifer McCormick
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Suzanne Crouch (R) | Jennifer McCormick (D) | Undecided |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | August 15–16, 2022 | 663 (RV) | ± 3.81% | 39% | 35% | 28% |
Curtis Hill vs. Jennifer McCormick
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Curtis Hill (R) | Jennifer McCormick (D) | Undecided |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | August 15–16, 2022 | 663 (RV) | ± 3.81% | 36% | 36% | 28% |

### Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2024 :
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Braun (R) | $13,452,526 | $12,167,024 | $1,285,502 |
| Jennifer McCormick (D) | $2,353,947 | $1,857,591 | $496,356 |
| Donald Rainwater (L) | $108,844 | $92,012 | $16,833 |
| Source: Indiana Secretary of State ||||

### Debates
#### Governor debates

2024 Indiana gubernatorial election debates :
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Participants | Participants | Participants |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | | | |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Braun | McCormick | Rainwater |
| 1 | October 2, 2024 | FOX 59/CBS 4 | Dan Spehler & Beairshelle Edmé | Video | P | P | N |
| 2 | October 3, 2024 | WISH-TV | Phil Sanchez | Video | P | P | P |
| 3 | October 24, 2024 | Indiana Debate Commission | Laura Merrifield Wilson | Video | P | P | P |

#### Lieutenant governor debate

2024 Indiana lieutenant gubernatorial election debate :
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Participants | Participants | Participants |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | | | |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Non-invitee  I Invitee W Withdrawn | Beckwith | Goodin | Hudson |
| 1 | August 13, 2024 | AgrIInstitute | Gerry Dick | Video | P | P | P |

### Results

2024 Indiana gubernatorial election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Republican | Mike Braun Micah Beckwith | 1,561,279 | 54.38 | −2.13 |
| | Democratic | Jennifer McCormick Terry Goodin | 1,179,967 | 41.11 | +9.06 |
| | Libertarian | Donald Rainwater Tonya Hudson | 129,439 | 4.52 | −6.92 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,865,801 | 100.00 | |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### By county

Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic
* St. Joseph (largest municipality: South Bend)
* Tippecanoe (largest municipality: Lafayette)