News Release

INDIANA — Sources are reporting U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has announced his campaign for Indiana Governor. The announcement was made Monday, Dec. 12, in Indianapolis.

He will be joining fellow Republicans Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden in the 2024 race.

Following Braun’s announcement, Indiana Rep. Jim Banks issued a statement in a press release indicating he was strongly considering running for Braun’s seat:

“Senator Braun has been a reliable and strong conservative in the Senate and I’m grateful for all he has done for our state over the past four years. I am confident that he will continue to champion Hoosier values in the next stage of his public service career.

“Indiana deserves a proven conservative to continue Senator Braun’s work in the United States Senate.

“I am strongly considering running for the open Indiana Senate seat in 2024, and I will spend the upcoming holidays praying and talking with my wife, family and close friends about how I can best serve Indiana.”