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Mike Braun

Undefeated governor candidate from Indiana with a perfect 6-0 record

Republican
GovernorUS SenateState House
Electoral Grade
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Requires 3+ graded races
6
Races
6-0
W-L (100%)
-119.2
Avg Margin
2016–2024
Career Span
Best: +-5.9 (2018 Senate)Worst: -174.0 (2016 State House)
100%
Win Rate
-5.9
Avg Overperformance
6
Win Streak
8 yrs
Career Span
2.7M
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Freshness

Rendered Apr 14, 2026 from the latest candidate, contest, and forecast tables loaded in Akashic Edge.

Boundary scope

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Career Margin Trend6 races

State House
Senate
Governor
R+60R+30EvenD+30D+602016: R+174.0 - Click to view2016: R+174.0 - Click to view2016: R+174.0 - Click to view2016: R+174.0 - Click to view2018: R+5.9 - Click to view2024: R+13.3 - Click to view201620162016201620182024

Career Timeline

2024 GovernorIndiana
1,566,081
Candidate Votes
54.4%
Vote %
2,879,655
Total Votes
-13.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-19.5
Race Score
-19.5
vs. State Pres.
D-32.8
State Pres.
Top opponent: Jennifer McCormickDEM

Key Insights

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Geographic Performance

6 races with county data

County-level results, strongest and weakest counties, and performance by county type.

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County Results Table

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Demographic Coalition Analysis

6 races available

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Opponents Faced3 opponents

Andrea HulsmanDEM
4-04 matchups · 2016–2016
Jennifer McCormickDEM
1-02024 Governor(-13.3)
Joe DonnellyDEM
1-02018 Senate(-5.9)
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