INDIANA – Indiana’s Republican candidate for governor, Mike Braun, has agreed to two debates with his Democratic opponent, Jennifer McCormick, this fall.
“As a Main Street Entrepreneur, I believe in competition and a spirited discussion about the issues facing Hoosiers, and that’s why I have once again agreed to two statewide debates that can be viewed across the state,” said Braun in a statement. “I look forward to these two debates and other campaign stops where my Lt. Governor nominee Julie McGuire and I will discuss our Freedom and Opportunity Agenda to improve our schools, reduce crime, and lower the cost of healthcare for Hoosiers.”
The first debate will occur on Fox 59/CBS 4 on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, followed by a WISH-TV debate on Thursday, October 3.
Braun’s campaign says the decision to accept two fall statewide debates follows the precedent set in the 2018 U.S. Senate race, where Braun agreed to two debates with his Democratic opponent.
Rainwater confirmed that he was invited to participate in the Oct. 3 debate with WISH-TV and expects to be invited to the Oct. 1 debate.
“Since I placed 2nd in vote totals in 33 of Indiana’s 92 counties in 2020 and also received over 20% of the vote in 17 counties, I cannot imagine a legitimate reason why I would not be included in the gubernatorial debates in 2024,” Rainwater said. “I am a duly nominated candidate on the November 5, 2024 ballot, and I do not believe that there should be any other criteria to qualify for a statewide gubernatorial debate.”
It is unclear if Libertarian Donald Rainwater will participate.
