In a surprising turn of events, Indiana GOP delegates have selected Micah Beckwith, a far-right pastor, as the 2024 Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, defeating Julie McGuire, who was endorsed by both Indiana GOP gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun and former President Donald Trump. Beckwith, a podcasting pastor with far-right views, garnered 891 votes compared to McGuire's 828. This decision marks a significant repudiation of the endorsements from Braun and Trump, and is considered a big upset win for Beckwith.
Indiana Republicans have rejected Sen. Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor, instead nominating a podcasting pastor with far-right views to be his running mate. https://t.co/LPwqamL6Nd
Julie was endorsed by Mike Braun and Donald Trump. Big upset win for Micah https://t.co/VVfmG8nJgW
🚨Breaking News: Micah Beckwith has officially been selected by the Indiana GOP delegates as the 2024 Indiana Republican Nominee for Lieutenant Governor. @MicahBeckwith defeated Julie McGuire who was endorsed by Indiana GOP nominee for Governor Mike Braun and President Trump. https://t.co/nTB3N2o4Ox
NEWS: In a stunning repudiation of Mike Braun’s and Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate Julie McGuire, Indiana GOP delagates have selected Micah Beckwith as their preferred lieutenant governor candidate.
Results are in Micah Beckwith: 891 Julie McGuire: 828 Micah Beckwith is the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor .@WISHNews8
A far-right pastor challenges the Indiana GOP gubernatorial nominee's choice for running mate https://t.co/HFRVY2c7fT
Julie McGuire is running for Lieutenant Governor to represent the fantastic people of Indiana. She is supported by my good friend and the Hoosier State’s next governor, Mike Braun. Julie is a conservative Fighter who will strongly advocatefor our Great Farmers and American… https://t.co/inSSeXe904