Rainwater has run for governor in the past. In 2020, he came in third with just 11.4% of the vote. His campaign promises to make Indiana's state government smaller, including a four-year budget freeze. He hopes to eliminate the state's individual income tax and personal property tax on residents' primary residence.

Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has won Indiana's gubernatorial race, the Associated Press projects. Braun will replace GOP Gov. Eric Holcomb, who can’t seek reelection because of term limits. This is a breaking news update, see previous election coverage and more results below.