2024 Indiana gubernatorial election

2024 Indiana gubernatorial election
	November 5, 2024
Incumbent Governor; Eric Holcomb; Republican	; ;

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]

Republican primary

Declared

Mike Braun, U.S. Senator from Indiana (2019–present)[2]
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

Organizations

Suzanne Crouch

U.S. Representatives

Larry Bucshon, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district (2011–present)[13]
Dan Burton, former U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district (1983–2013)[14]
Greg Pence, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 6th congressional district (2019–present)[15]

State officials

Connie Lawson, 61st Indiana Secretary of State (2012–2021)[16]
Becky Skillman, 49th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana (2005–2013)[17]

State legislators

Michael Aylesworth, state representative for the 11th district (2014–present)[18]
Jim Buck, state senator from the 21st district (2008–present)[19]
Dan Dernulc, state senator from the 1st district (2022–present)[20]
Blake Doriot, state senator from the 16th district (2016–present)[21]
Ryan Lauer, state representative for the 59th district (2018–present)[22]
Wendy McNamara, state representative for the 76th district (2010–present)[23]
Ryan Mishler, state senator from the 9th district (2004–present)[24]
Rick Niemeyer, state senator from the 6th district (2014–present)[25]
Julie Olthoff, state representative for the 19th district (2020–present)[26]
Jack Sandlin, state senator from the 36th district (2016–2023)[27]
Hal Slager, state representative for the 15th district (2020–present)[18]
Jerry Torr, state representative for the 39th district (1996–present)[28]
J.D. Prescott, state representative for the 33rd district (2019–present)[29]

Local officials

Lloyd Winnecke, Mayor of Evansville (2012–present)[30]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size[lower-alpha 1]	Margin of error	Mike Braun	Suzanne Crouch	Eric Doden	Curtis Hill	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%

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of July 18, 2023
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
Mike Braun (R)	$5,152,862	$521,157	$4,631,157
Suzanne Crouch (R)	$4,313,126	$433,171	$3,879,955
Eric Doden (R)	$4,639,573	$865,284	$3,774,289
Jamie Reitenour (R)	$7,857	$3,315	$4,541
Source: Indiana Secretary of State[31]

Democratic primary

Declared

Bob Kern, perennial candidate[32]
Jennifer McCormick, former Republican Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction (2017–2021)[33]

Declined

Joe Donnelly, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and former U.S. Senator[34]
Thomas McDermott Jr., mayor of Hammond, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022, and candidate for Indiana's 1st congressional district in 2020[35]

Endorsements

Jennifer McCormick

State legislators

Vernon Smith, state representative from the 14th district (1990–present)[36]

Libertarian convention

Declared

Donald Rainwater, software engineer, U.S. Navy veteran, and nominee for governor in 2020[37]

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report[38]	Solid R	July 21, 2023
Inside Elections[39]	Solid R	July 14, 2023
Sabato's Crystal Ball[40]	Safe R	July 13, 2023
Elections Daily[41]	Safe R	July 12, 2023

Polling

Mike Braun vs. Jennifer McCormick

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size[lower-alpha 1]	Margin of error	Mike Braun	Jennifer McCormick	Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 2]	August 15–16, 2022	663 (RV)	± 3.81	46%	35%	19%

Suzanne Crouch vs. Jennifer McCormick

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size[lower-alpha 1]	Margin of error	Suzanne Crouch	Jennifer McCormick	Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 2]	August 15–16, 2022	663 (RV)	± 3.81	39%	35%	28%

Curtis Hill vs. Jennifer McCormick

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size[lower-alpha 1]	Margin of error	Curtis Hill	Jennifer McCormick	Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 2]	August 15–16, 2022	663 (RV)	± 3.81	36%	36%	28%

Notes

Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

Partisan clients

Poll sponsored by Braun's campaign.
Poll sponsored by McCormick's campaign.

References

"2024 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
"U.S. Senator Mike Braun launches campaign for governor". The Indianapolis Star. December 12, 2022.
Dwyer, Kayla. "Former IEDC head Brad Chambers announces bid for Indiana governor".
"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". The Indianapolis Star. May 6, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
Dwyer, Karla (July 10, 2023). "Curtis Hill, the former Indiana attorney general, to run for governor". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
Johnson, Maura (January 20, 2023). "Jamie Reitenour announces candidacy for Indiana governor". ABC 57. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
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'". January 7, 2023.
"Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita not seeking higher office". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
"Americans for Prosperity Announces Endorsement of Mike Braun for Indiana Governor".
Mitola, Will (September 12, 2023). "Club for Growth PAC Endorses Sen. Mike Braun for IN-GOV". Club for Growth. Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
Howey, Brian A. (May 11, 2023). "Crouch endorsed by congressmen, mayors" (PDF). State Affairs Pro. Vol. 28, no. 36. Howey Politics Indiana. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
Reporter, The (June 8, 2023). "Former Congressman Dan Burton endorses Suzanne Crouch for Governor". The Hamilton County Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
McKnight, Zach (May 9, 2023). "Congressman Greg Pence endorses Crouch for Governor". WEHT/WTVW Eyewitness News. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
"Former Secretary of State Connie Lawson endorses Suzanne Crouch for Governor". The Hamilton County Reporter. May 13, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
de la Bastide, Ken (June 11, 2023). "COMMENTARY: Indiana Republican candidates for governor flush with cash". Indiana Economic Digest. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
Carden, Dan (June 26, 2023). "Crouch picks up endorsements from two more Northwest Indiana lawmakers". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
"State Senator Jim Buck endorses Suzanne Crouch for Governor". Hamilton COunty Reporter. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
Carden, Dan (June 21, 2023). "Two Lake County state senators backing Crouch for governor". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
Howey, Brian; Meeks, Jarred; Davies, Tom (August 17, 2023). "Doriot endorses Crouch" (PDF). Howey Politics. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
Howey, Brian (July 27, 2023). "Crouch endorsements" (PDF). Howey Politics Indiana State Affairs Pro. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
Howey, Brian (May 25, 2023). "Crouch is trotting out daily endorsements". State Affairs. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
Herron, Arika (May 18, 2023). "Crouch snags key endorsements in gubernatorial bid". Axios. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
Carden, Dan (June 21, 2023). "Two Lake County state senators backing Crouch for governor". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
Carden, Dan (June 20, 2023). "Region Republican lawmaker supporting Crouch for Indiana governor". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
"State Sen. Sandlin supports Crouch's gubernatorial bid". The Journal Gazette. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
"State Rep. Jerry Torr endorses Suzanne Crouch for Governor". The Hamilton County Reporter. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
"State Rep. JD Prescott endorses Suzanne Crouch for Governor". Facebook Reporter. June 26, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
Bonilla Muñiz, Leslie (May 9, 2023). "U.S. Rep. Pence endorses Crouch for governor". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
"Political Race Search". campaignfinance.in.gov. Indiana Secretary of State. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
Downard, Whitney (June 6, 2023). "Marc Carmichael announces campaign for U.S. Senate". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
Davies, Tom (May 4, 2023). "Ex-Indiana schools chief McCormick enters governor's race". Associated Press. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
"Joe Donnelly plans to stay on as ambassador to the Vatican through 2024, forgoing an Indiana governor or Senate run". Politico. June 13, 2023.
"McCormick INGov; McDermott out" (PDF). May 11, 2023.
"Jennifer McCormick launches campaign for Indiana governor". www.chicagotribune.com. May 4, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
"Donald Rainwater to run for Indiana governor as Libertarian candidate". WANE 15. April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
"2024 Governor Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
"Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
"2024 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
"Election Ratings". Elections Daily. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.

External links

Official campaign websites

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[Key-31] Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

[32] Poll sponsored by Braun's campaign.

[McCormick-44] Poll sponsored by McCormick's campaign.

[1] "2024 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved May 13, 2023.

[2] "U.S. Senator Mike Braun launches campaign for governor". The Indianapolis Star. December 12, 2022.

[3] Dwyer, Kayla. "Former IEDC head Brad Chambers announces bid for Indiana governor".

[4] "Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch launches campaign for governor". The Indianapolis Star. December 12, 2022.

[Doden-5] "Former state official announces 2024 gubernatorial run 3 years ahead of Election Day". The Indianapolis Star. May 6, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.

[6] Dwyer, Karla (July 10, 2023). "Curtis Hill, the former Indiana attorney general, to run for governor". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved July 10, 2023.

[7] Johnson, Maura (January 20, 2023). "Jamie Reitenour announces candidacy for Indiana governor". ABC 57. Retrieved September 2, 2023.

[daniels_weighs-8] Wren, Adam (June 17, 2022). "Mitch Daniels weighing return to politics". Politico. Retrieved June 17, 2022.

[9] "Mitch Daniels pondering Senate bid, but says no to governor 'rerun'". January 7, 2023.

[10] "Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita not seeking higher office". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved February 22, 2023.

[11] "Americans for Prosperity Announces Endorsement of Mike Braun for Indiana Governor".

[12] Mitola, Will (September 12, 2023). "Club for Growth PAC Endorses Sen. Mike Braun for IN-GOV". Club for Growth. Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023.

[lbcj-13] Howey, Brian A. (May 11, 2023). "Crouch endorsed by congressmen, mayors" (PDF). State Affairs Pro. Vol. 28, no. 36. Howey Politics Indiana. Retrieved May 25, 2023.

[14] Reporter, The (June 8, 2023). "Former Congressman Dan Burton endorses Suzanne Crouch for Governor". The Hamilton County Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2023.

[15] McKnight, Zach (May 9, 2023). "Congressman Greg Pence endorses Crouch for Governor". WEHT/WTVW Eyewitness News. Retrieved May 9, 2023.

[16] "Former Secretary of State Connie Lawson endorses Suzanne Crouch for Governor". The Hamilton County Reporter. May 13, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.

[17] Bastide, Ken (June 11, 2023). "COMMENTARY: Indiana Republican candidates for governor flush with cash". Indiana Economic Digest. Retrieved June 15, 2023.

[CrouchEndorse-18] Carden, Dan (June 26, 2023). "Crouch picks up endorsements from two more Northwest Indiana lawmakers". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

[19] "State Senator Jim Buck endorses Suzanne Crouch for Governor". Hamilton COunty Reporter. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

[20] Carden, Dan (June 21, 2023). "Two Lake County state senators backing Crouch for governor". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved June 21, 2023.

[Doriot-21] Howey, Brian; Meeks, Jarred; Davies, Tom (August 17, 2023). "Doriot endorses Crouch" (PDF). Howey Politics. Retrieved October 18, 2023.

[22] Howey, Brian (July 27, 2023). "Crouch endorsements" (PDF). Howey Politics Indiana State Affairs Pro. Retrieved August 17, 2023.

[23] Howey, Brian (May 25, 2023). "Crouch is trotting out daily endorsements". State Affairs. Retrieved May 25, 2023.

[24] Herron, Arika (May 18, 2023). "Crouch snags key endorsements in gubernatorial bid". Axios. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

[25] Carden, Dan (June 21, 2023). "Two Lake County state senators backing Crouch for governor". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved June 21, 2023.

[26] Carden, Dan (June 20, 2023). "Region Republican lawmaker supporting Crouch for Indiana governor". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

[27] "State Sen. Sandlin supports Crouch's gubernatorial bid". The Journal Gazette. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

[28] "State Rep. Jerry Torr endorses Suzanne Crouch for Governor". The Hamilton County Reporter. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023.

[29] "State Rep. JD Prescott endorses Suzanne Crouch for Governor". Facebook Reporter. June 26, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.

[30] Bonilla Muñiz, Leslie (May 9, 2023). "U.S. Rep. Pence endorses Crouch for governor". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved May 9, 2023.

[SOS-33] "Political Race Search". campaignfinance.in.gov. Indiana Secretary of State. Retrieved September 12, 2023.

[34] Downard, Whitney (June 6, 2023). "Marc Carmichael announces campaign for U.S. Senate". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved June 7, 2023.

[35] Davies, Tom (May 4, 2023). "Ex-Indiana schools chief McCormick enters governor's race". Associated Press. Retrieved May 4, 2023.

[36] "Joe Donnelly plans to stay on as ambassador to the Vatican through 2024, forgoing an Indiana governor or Senate run". Politico. June 13, 2023.

[37] "McCormick INGov; McDermott out" (PDF). May 11, 2023.

[38] "Jennifer McCormick launches campaign for Indiana governor". www.chicagotribune.com. May 4, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.

[39] "Donald Rainwater to run for Indiana governor as Libertarian candidate". WANE 15. April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.

[40] "2024 Governor Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved July 24, 2023.

[Inside_Elections2-41] "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved July 24, 2023.

[Sabato's_Crystal_Ball-42] "2024 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved July 24, 2023.

[43] "Election Ratings". Elections Daily. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.

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Republican primary

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Declined

Endorsements

Polling

Fundraising

Democratic primary

Declared

Declined

Endorsements

Libertarian convention

Declared

General election

Predictions

Polling

Notes

See also

References

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