AP calls the GOP gubernatorial primary for U.S. Sen. Mike Braun

Mike Wolanin | The Republic Republican Gubernatorial candidate Sen. Mike Braun gives a brief introduction during a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum as part of the Greater Columbus Economic Development Corporation’s annual meeting at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

By: | Indiana Capital Chronicle

For The Republic

The Associated Press has called the GOP gubernatorial primary for U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, though only 13% of the votes have been counted.

He leads with 38% of the vote; next up is Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch with 21%; Bran Chambers with 18%; Eric Doden with 15%. Curtis Hill and Jamie Reitenour also have received about 4%.

Braun will face Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater in November.

The AP has also called the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate for Valerie McCray, who will face Third District Congressman Jim Banks in the fall. He was unopposed.

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