2024 Indiana gubernatorial election
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 elections to 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 will take place on May 7, 2024.[1]
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Republican primary
Declared
- Mike Braun, U.S. Senator from Indiana (2019–present)[2]
- Suzanne Crouch, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana (2017–present) and former Indiana State Auditor (2014–2017)[3]
- Eric Doden, former president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation[4]
Publicly expressed interest
- Trey Hollingsworth, former U.S. Representative from Indiana's 9th congressional district (2017–2023)[5]
Potential
- Brad Chambers, Indiana Secretary of Commerce (2021–present)[6]
- Jim Merritt, former state senator from the 31st district (1990–2020) and nominee for mayor of Indianapolis in 2019[6]
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)[7][8]
- 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)[9]
Endorsements
Suzanne Crouch
- U.S. Representatives
- Larry Bucshon, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district (2011–present)[10]
- Greg Pence, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 6th congressional district (2019–present)[11]
- Local officials
- Chris Jensen, mayor of Noblesville[10]
- Lloyd Winnecke, Mayor of Evansville (2012–present)[12]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Mike Braun |
Suzanne Crouch |
Eric Doden |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark It Red[upper-alpha 1] | November 18–22, 2022 | 750 (LV) | ± 2.5% | 47% | 10% | 5% | — | 37% |
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
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% |
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jennifer McCormick, former Republican Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction (2017–2021)[13]
Publicly expressed interest
- Christina Hale, former state representative, nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2016, and nominee for Indiana's 5th congressional district in 2020[14]
Potential
- Joe Donnelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and former U.S. Senator[15][16]
- Joe Hogsett, mayor of Indianapolis and former Indiana Secretary of State[17]
- Destiny Wells, deputy chair of the Indiana Democratic Party, former deputy attorney general, and nominee for Indiana Secretary of State in 2022[18]
Declined
- Thomas McDermott Jr., mayor of Hammond, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022, and candidate for Indiana's 1st congressional district in 2020[14][19]
Libertarian convention
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[21] | Solid R | January 13, 2023 |
| Inside Elections[22] | Solid R | January 20, 2023 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[23] | Safe R | January 19, 2023 |
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- Poll sponsored by Braun's campaign.
References
- "2024 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- "U.S. Senator Mike Braun launches campaign for governor". The Indianapolis Star. December 12, 2022.
- "Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch launches campaign for governor". The Indianapolis Star. December 12, 2022.
- "Former state official announces 2024 gubernatorial run 3 years ahead of Election Day". Indy Star. May 6, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- "US Sen. Braun says decision near on Indiana governor run". 17 November 2022.
- "Indiana's crowded GOP race for governor heats up". Politico. December 12, 2022.
- Wren, Adam (June 17, 2022). "Mitch Daniels weighing return to politics". Politico. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- "Mitch Daniels pondering Senate bid, but says no to governor 'rerun'". 7 January 2023.
- "Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita not seeking higher office". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- "Crouch endorsed by congressmen, mayors" (PDF). 11 May 2023.
- McKnight, Zach (May 9, 2023). "Congressman Greg Pence endorses Crouch for Governor". WEHT/WTVW Eyewitness News. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- Bonilla Muñiz, Leslie (May 9, 2023). "U.S. Rep. Pence endorses Crouch for governor". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- Davies, Tom (May 4, 2023). "Ex-Indiana schools chief McCormick enters governor's race". Associated Press. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- "From Mike Braun to Jennifer McCormick, here's who could run for Indiana governor in 2024". indystar.com. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- Smith, Casey (12 December 2022). "McCormick hints at run for Indiana governor, while other Democrats still mum". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- "Klain tells Indiana Dems he's not interested in a Senate bid". 7 March 2023.
- "What's next for Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett? Will he seek a third term?". 9 December 2022.
- "McCormick hints at run for Indiana governor, while other Democrats still mum". 12 December 2022.
- "McCormick INGov; McDermott out" (PDF). 11 May 2023.
- "Donald Rainwater to run for Indiana governor as Libertarian candidate". WANE 15. 2023-04-28. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- "2024 Governor Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
- "2024 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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