In the upcoming 2024 election in Indiana, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris will be facing off against Republican former President Donald Trump for the state’s 11 electoral votes. Republican nominees have historically carried Indiana in presidential elections, with the exception of 2008 when then-Sen. Barack Obama won. Neither Harris nor Trump have actively campaigned in the state since becoming their parties’ nominees. However, the race for governor and U.S. senator in Indiana will see a change in leadership as no incumbents are running. Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun is giving up his seat to run for governor, and Democratic nominee Jennifer McCormick is making the race more competitive by spending heavily on her campaign. Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater is also gaining strong support in the race for governor.
In the race for Braun’s U.S. Senate seat, Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Banks is up against Democrat Valerie McCray. Democratic U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan is seeking a third term in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District, where he is facing some vulnerability despite his previous victories. The state Legislature is currently dominated by Republicans, who hold a veto-proof supermajority. Half of the state Senate seats and all state House seats are up for election in the upcoming contest.
The 2024 election in Indiana will also see new voter ID laws in effect, with tightened requirements for mail-in voting and proof of residency for first-time voters. Most polls in the state will close at 6 p.m. ET, making it the earliest closing time in the country. The key races to watch in the 2024 election include the presidential race between Harris and Trump, the U.S. Senate race between Banks and McCray, and the governor’s race featuring Braun, McCormick, and Rainwater. Other races of interest include U.S. House, state Senate, state House, attorney general, and a ballot measure.
Pre-Election Day voting has become increasingly popular in Indiana, with about 36% of the total vote cast before Election Day in 2022. The state has seen a voter turnout of 64% in the 2020 presidential election. When it comes to vote-counting, results are typically reported soon after polls close, with approximately 77% of total votes being reported by midnight ET. The Associated Press is providing detailed coverage of the 2024 election in Indiana, with a focus on key races and candidates, voter registration and turnout, and the impact of new voter ID laws on the electoral process.
