Braun says he’s neutral in turbulent GOP Indiana secretary of state race

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 837

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago


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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Friday declined to join a growing list of top Hoosier Republicans calling for Secretary of State Diego Morales to suspend his reelection bid.

The governor emphasized that he “never” endorsed Morales or any other contender and said he “respect(s) the process” as the increasingly contentious GOP nomination fight heads toward next month’s state convention.

“I like a process that invites criticism, if it’s necessary — different viewpoints,” Braun told …

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