First polls closed in Indiana primary election to decide governor, Senate, and House races

Polls will soon close in Indiana, deciding competitive races for governor and Congress. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump already have enough delegates to secure their respective parties’ presidential nominations. Indiana’s presidential primaries have 58 Republican delegates and 79 Democratic delegates up for grabs. Trump is the only active candidate in the GOP primary, but Nikki Haley is still on the ballot receiving some votes. Indiana is not expected to be competitive in the presidential election, as Trump has won the state twice in the past. The focus is on gubernatorial and congressional GOP primaries, with a record number of contenders vying for open seats. The state will feature only one competitive House race in the general election. Various races to watch include the presidential, governor’s race, Senate, and various congressional districts. The governor’s race has six Republicans competing for the nomination, with record-breaking campaign spending. Divisions over Ukraine aid could affect GOP primaries moving forward. Various congressional districts have crowded primaries, with significant campaign spending. Overall, Indiana is seeing a hotly contested election cycle with multiple races to watch.