Republican gubernatorial candidates debate ahead of primary

The first Republican debate for Indiana governor showed Indiana residents the candidates together on one stage March 26. The debate marks a significant point in the upcoming primary this May. Six Republicans and one Democrat are on the ballot for Indiana governor, and the debate showcased four Republican candidates looking to set themselves apart. The four candidates present met the set polling numbers and fundraising support standards to qualify for the debate. U.S. Senator Mike Braun, former Commerce Secretary Brad Chambers, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and entrepreneur Eric Doden answered questions on a wide range of topics affecting the state, including immigration, marijuana legalization, gas taxes and more. From Left to right:& Eric Doden, Mike Bruan, Suzanne Crouch and Brad Chambers during the first debate for the 2024 Indiana Governors election “Unlike my opponents, I have the experience and political courage to deliver results for Hoosiers, and I’ve already been doing that,” Crouch said. Since 2016, Eric Holcomb has been governor of Indiana, winning back-to-back elections. Indiana will now have a new executive leader for the first time in almost a decade. The debate started by allowing all four candidates to describe what types of leaders they would be. Crouch...