Reactions from Indiana's first gubernatorial debate

Fiscal policy takeaways from Tuesday night’s Indiana gubernatorial debate

Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun and Democrat Jennifer McCormick squared off on fiscal policy issues and more Wednesday night in the first of two gubernatorial debates on back-to-back nights. Candidates both tried to explain how they would improve wages in Indiana during the event broadcast by WXIN-TV Channel 59 and WTTV-TV Channel 4. They also weighed in on subjects such as raising the minimum wage and paying for infrastructure improvements. The…

First Indiana Gubernatorial Debate of the year

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) -- The two major party candidates for governor in Indiana faced off in a debate Wednesday night in Indianapolis. The first question each nominee was asked concerned wages in the state of Indiana. Indiana's next governor will be one of the highest paid in the country, receiving a 65% pay increase compared to what Governor Holcomb is making now. Yet, the states minimum wage hasn't changed since 2009. Each candidate l…

Candidates spar in the first general election gubernatorial debate

By Whitney Downard | Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic INDIANAPOLIS — Two of Indiana’s three gubernatorial candidates spent an hour Wednesday night trading barbs and promoting their campaign platforms in the first televised debate of the general election, hosted by Fox59 and CBS4. Republican Mike Braun and Democrat Jennifer McCormick each met the polling threshold established by the networks for the gubernatorial debate. Continue readin…

Reactions from Indiana's first gubernatorial debate

INDIANAPOLIS -- The political parties of both U.S. Senator Mike Braun, R-Ind. and Jennifer McCormick declared victory after Wednesday's first gubernatorial debate in the 2024 election season. Braun and McCormick are the two major party candidates running for the position in November's 2024 election. Current Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, a Republican, is not able to seek reelection because of state term limit laws. Full Debate Recap: Braun, Mc…

Candidates spar in the first general election gubernatorial debate • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Republican Mike Braun face off in the first gubernatorial debate on Oct. 2, 2024. (Photo courtesy of WXIN)Two of Indiana’s three gubernatorial candidates spent an hour Wednesday night trading barbs and promoting their campaign platforms in the first televised debate of the general election, hosted by Fox59 and CBS4. Republican Mike Braun and Democrat Jennifer McCormick each met the polling threshold established by…

Braun, McCormick trade attacks, discuss issues during first governor debate

INDIANAPOLIS -- While there were many issues discussed during the first debate between Indiana's top two gubernatorial records, much of the debate served as attacks on each other's records, as well as their respective running mates. On Wednesday evening, U.S. Senator Mike Braun, R-Ind., and the Republican candidate for governor, and Jennifer McCormick, the state's former superintendent for public instruction and the Democratic candidate for gove…