INDIANAPOLIS – One day after a decisive primary win, sitting U.S. Sen. Mike Braun put forth Indiana Rep. Julie McGuire as his lieutenant governor running mate for the 2024 general election.
“Julie McGuire is a strong conservative who has lived the values of faith, family, and community. Like me, Julie didn’t come from the farm system of politics – her experience comes from the real world serving her neighbors, raising a family, and getting things done on issues like child services and health freedom,” Braun said in a news release. “Julie shares my vision of making Indiana a national beacon of freedom and opportunity, and I’m proud to have her on the team.”
Braun announced his pitch for McGuire, an Indianapolis representative, in a sit-down with The Indianapolis Star on Wednesday. In Indiana, delegates in private party conventions decide the lieutenant governor nomination alongside picks for other statewide offices, such as attorney general.
However, McGuire already has competition to become Braun’s running mate.
Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith launched an unusual public bid for lieutenant governor last summer, a year before the anticipated convention.
After the McGuire announcement, Beckwith took to social media, saying, “While this is a solid choice, we believe a Mike Braun-Micah Beckwith team would be exceptional! Ultimately, it’s up to the elected convention delegates to decide this race.”
On Tuesday afternoon, Braun said he would make a recommendation, and he loved the “competition” presented by Beckwith.
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