The Megathread for All Things Hoosier!

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StateBoiler, if Mike Braun does indeed go for Governor in 2024, what are the odds that Pete Buttigeig leaves the Administration to run for the Senate?

He'd almost certainly be the strongest possible Democrat to run in my opinion.

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Mike Braun likely running for Governor in 2024.

Indiana Sen. Mike Braun is leaning toward running for governor in 2024, a move that would open up a GOP-held seat in what’s become a reliably red state, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The loquacious first-term senator said on Thursday that he’s not making an official statement at this point.


“Where’d you hear that? I’ll make my mind up here down the road, probably before the end of the year. I’ve been talking about it though since I’ve got here,” Braun said in a brief interview. “I’ll make a formal announcement somewhere probably late November, early December.”


Indy Politics reported on Thursday that Braun is informing Republicans in the state about his plans to run for governor and that he will announce after the midterm election, a move typical of lawmakers who are eyeing new offices. Braun’s office declined further comment.

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Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch has entered the Governor's race.

Indiana's Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch has launched her campaign for the state's top political spot.

"I have a clear vision for Indiana’s future – lower taxes, keep our citizens safe, protect the sanctity of life, and defend Hoosier values," Crouch's website states. "I’ve spent my life advocating for initiatives that have had a positive impact on our state’s economy, and as Governor I will challenge and innovate our state government to be more efficient and transparent."


Crouch's campaign site also says she won't let "Washington politicians" compromise Hoosier values, "ensuring we will always be there for the most vulnerable while protecting our faith, families, and freedom."

I feel like Crouch is eschewing a very winnable Senate campaign (seriously, she can beat Holcomb in a primary if he runs, and I doubt she'd have much to fear from Spartz or Rokita), in favor of a Gubernatorial Primary that she'll likely lose (I can't see her beating Braun).

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https://twitter.com/maryfrancesmcg/status/1654119867937693696

Honestly, not a bad recruit for Indiana Democrats here (though it would be nice if they were able to recruit someone who wasn't a Republican as recently as 2021.).

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Curtis Hill has entered the Gubernatorial Race.

Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, whose time in office was marred by groping allegations that he strongly denied, announced Monday on Twitter he will run for governor as a Republican.

Pitching himself as a "proven conservative and fresh voice," Hill, 62, joins an already competitive GOP primary race that includes Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun and Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden.

If Hill manages to win the Republican Primary, this easily could be a tossup, if not a Lean D race. Those groping allegations aren't going away any time soon.

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Curtis Hill has entered the Gubernatorial Race.

Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, whose time in office was marred by groping allegations that he strongly denied, announced Monday on Twitter he will run for governor as a Republican.

Pitching himself as a "proven conservative and fresh voice," Hill, 62, joins an already competitive GOP primary race that includes Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun and Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden.

If Hill manages to win the Republican Primary, this easily could be a tossup, if not a Lean D race. Those groping allegations aren't going away any time soon.

What are the chances he gets the nod?

Probably not good. Braun and Crouch are both very strong candidates, and there's no reason for MAGA voters to support him over Doden.

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Former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers has entered the race.

After months of speculation, former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers has officially entered the Republican primary for governor.

He stepped down from his post Aug. 6 as commerce secretary and head of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. Thursday, he joins a packed race that includes Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, former Attorney General Curtis Hill and another former head of the IEDC, Eric Doden.

"As Indiana's Secretary of Commerce, the last two years, I have witnessed firsthand how important leadership, vision, urgency and aspiration are to the future of Indiana," Chambers said in a news release. "I am running for Governor because I want Hoosiers of today and Hoosiers of tomorrow to believe that Indiana offers an opportunity for an excellent life."