Mike Braun reportedly picks Julie McGuire as his running mate
Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun has reportedly named his choice for running mate — first-term Rep. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis).
The Indianapolis Star and Indianapolis TV station Fox 59 unveiled the lieutenant governor pick in interviews with Braun.
McGuire won her Indianapolis district in 2023 by beating Republican incumbent John Jacob. She authored one bill that became law in her first term, HEA 1369, a measure to better govern when the state can terminate parent-child relationships.
McGuire also authored legislation to repeal a new economic enhancement tax for downtown Indianapolis. Ultimately, Statehouse Republicans and the city worked out a compromise, and McGuire was removed from the bill.
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Indiana Republican Party convention delegates must vote to choose the nominee for lieutenant governor. Ultra-conservative pastor Micah Beckwith is also running for the office at the convention in June.
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