Mike Braun in 2024 IN Governor's race
On Abortion:
Secure and strengthen gains we have made to protect life
Strong families are the foundation of a healthy society. Indiana should be a place where starting a family is more affordable and achievable.
State lawmakers must work to ensure the gains we have made to protect life are secured and strengthened, while working to help mothers and their infants receive the care and social support they deserve to ensure a healthy start to life.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Budget & Economy:
America First economic agenda brought unmatched prosperity
Mike Braun spent his career in the private sector, growing a small business into a national company and employing thousands of Hoosiers. Indiana needs policies that help every Hoosier achieve prosperity with a good–paying career.
The America First economic agenda brought unmatched prosperity and Indiana should be partnering with industries and business that are committed to growing jobs here in the USA.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Civil Rights:
There only two genders; no biological males in girls' sports
We need to protect our children by making sure divisive theories like CRT or discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity have no place in our public schools. Indiana state laws should reinforce the simple truth that there are only
two genders, biological males should not be allowed to compete in girls' sports, and "gender affirming care" should be banned for minors.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Corporations:
ESG puts investors and retirees at financial risk
Liberal activists in corporate boardrooms are pushing the woke agenda into every aspect of our lives. Woke corporations should not be allowed to try and tell us how to run our state while they rake in profits that are subsidized by hard working
Hoosiers. ESG puts investors and retirees at financial risk and will have no place in the Indiana state government. [OTI Note: ESG = Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations when making policy or investments]
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Crime:
Make sure the justice system is not failing law enforcement
Our law enforcement officers are on the front lines keeping us safe and they need our support to do their jobs and return home safely. Indiana law enforcement professionals need increased salaries and improved training to make sure
the justice system is not failing them by refusing to detain dangerous criminals, manipulating the bail system, and intentionally refusing to enforce laws based on a political ideology.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Crime:
Violent criminals will serve hard time in state prison
Every Hoosier deserves to feel safe in their community. The border crisis allows drugs to flow into our state and brings gangs to our streets, while soft on crime prosecutors refuse to put criminals behind bars. In the Braun administration,
if you commit a violent crime, attack a police officer, or poison our kids with fentanyl then you will serve hard time in state prison.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Education:
Everyone should be able to enroll in school of their choice
Over 50% of our budget is spent on K-12 education and far too many of our graduates are not prepared to enter the workforce or pursue a degree. As a former school board member, Mike Braun knows parents are the primary stakeholders in their
children's education and every family, regardless of income or zip code, should be able to enroll in a school of their choice and pursue a curriculum that prepares them for a career, college or the military.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Education:
Ensure parents meaningful input on curriculum and materials
In Indiana there should be no doubt that we believe parents are the primary stakeholders and decision makers in their children's lives, education, and upbringing. Mike Braun will fight to protect the rights of parents to shield
their children from divisive ideologies by ensuring parents have transparent access and meaningful input on curriculum and materials in our schools.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Energy & Oil:
No transition to technologies that can't meet energy demands
Indiana should embrace an energy policy that unleashes the prosperity of our state's abundant natural resources and embraces new technologies that can deliver clean and affordable energy. Mike Braun will stand up to those that are forcing
a transition to technologies that can't meet energy demands, risk rolling blackouts, mean higher costs and will lead to lost jobs for thousands of Hoosiers.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Environment:
Farmers try to prosper while attacked by climate alarmists
Hoosier family farms feed the world with millions of acres of crops, livestock, and poultry raised and processed across our state. Farmers are doing all they can to prosper in the face of attacks from climate alarmists,
the increasing cost of inputs, and corporate consolidation. Mike Braun will put family farms first so we can preserve this way of life for the next generation.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Government Reform:
Mike fought against the federal takeover of elections
The right of Americans to cast their vote in fair and secure elections is essential to the survival of our Republic. Hoosiers must trust that our elections are free from fraud and guarantee that every legal vote is counted accurately.
As Senator, Mike fought against the federal takeover of elections and as Governor he will stand up to preserve and protect our electoral system from radical liberals in Washington, DC.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Gun Control:
Prevent declaration that gun violence is a health emergency
On gun violence: "Many said that public health emergencies would not be abused to impose gun control, but after we saw the vast expansion of executive power during COVID and the New Mexico governor use a public health emergency to effectively suspend
the Second Amendment in her state, no one can doubt that this needs to be addressed," Braun said in a statement. "We need to set into law that no one can remove the right to defend ourselves and our families with the stroke of a pen."
Source: FOX News on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Jul 19, 2023
On Health Care:
Innovation, competition can address high cost of healthcare
The high cost of healthcare in Indiana is a glaring weakness when it comes to attracting new companies, new residents, and it puts a burden on hardworking Hoosiers and business owners. Solutions such as transparency, innovation, competition, and
empowering consumers are not hard to figure out, but will take bold leadership to implement in the face of the powerful healthcare lobby.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Health Care:
Will never lockdown state or mandate masks for kids
The lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic were a disaster for our state and led to business closures, job losses, mental health issues, learning loss, and still failed to protect the most vulnerable. As Governor, Mike Braun will never
lockdown our state, mandate masks for our kids, or tell someone their job or business is not essential, and he will always protect Hoosiers' right to medical freedom.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Principles & Values:
Save America by making Indiana a beacon of freedom
After serving Hoosiers in Washington, I know now, more than ever, our problems can't be solved by the special interests and career politicians in DC, they must be solved right here at home. Hoosiers are capable and ready to lead the way,
but we need new bold leadership to move forward to the future. I'm running for governor because the way we save America is to make Indiana a beacon of freedom and opportunity.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Principles & Values:
The Constitution protects our God-given rights
The Constitution protects our God-given rights to live our lives and raise our families as we choose. The rights of law-abiding gun owners, the freedom to practice our religion, and the rights of parents to protect their children from leftist
ideology are under attack. Mike Braun will never waver when it comes to defending every Hoosier's rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Tax Reform:
Reducing the size of government is the key to cutting taxes
Mike Braun knows lower taxes mean more money in the hands of individuals and business owners who are going to know how to spend their dollars better than the government. Reducing the size of government is the key to cutting taxes and
Mike Braun will work through every state agency to find ways to save money while delivering high-quality services to taxpayers.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana
Oct 24, 2023
On Government Reform:
Finance lower taxes by running more efficient government
Q: How would you ease the financial pressure on Main Street businesses?A: When you look at a state like ours, that, at least over several years, has gotten used to a decent cash flow, you can always talk about revenues. Number 1, you need to be
starting up not to spend more than you take in and do a pretty good job at that. Property taxes, I agree: We had a system that went out of whack because it was following, it had a system that couldn't respond to inflation like we've never seen before.
But the way you finance any lower taxes would be to make our government run more efficiently. If you get our 30 agencies running better--and believe me there's room for improvement--you can finance lower taxes in
any one of the categories, but you got to do that first. Otherwise, you’re just saying it with no way to do it.
Source: NFIB on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Jul 19, 2023
On Drugs:
Rated B by NORML: marijuana is a state issue
NORML Politician Info: rated C - Candidate: Mike Braun (R - IN): Holds office U.S. Senate; Candidate in race for Governor on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Position on Marijuana Legalization: Senator Braun
has not spoken out in favor of legalization in his state or federally. When asked about his position on marijuana legalization, Braun did not give a comment directly on his position, but rather stated, "that's going to be up to the next generation to
decide."
- Comments:
- "Braun voiced support for medical marijuana during the debate, casting the issue in terms of 'free markets and freedom of choice' for patients." (2/21/2018)
- "I believe more government is not the answer to our
problems, and the decision to allow medicinal cannabis should be left to the states." (9/27/2018)
- "I believe when it comes to medical marijuana, there are too many good reasons why you need to start making that legal for that purpose." (8/13/19)
Source: NORML "Smoke the Vote" on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Aug 8, 2024
On Free Trade:
America-first economic policy: prop up homegrown business
Jobs and the economy: A Hoosier businessman himself, Braun says he supports "America-first" economic policy and believes
Indiana should do more to prop up its small- and medium-size homegrown businesses.
Source: Indianapolis Star on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Sep 17, 2024
On Tax Reform:
Relief on property tax bills
Property tax reform: Braun has proposed a rough outline for how to give Hoosier homeowners relief on their property tax bills: By expanding tax deductions and limiting the growth in the amount local governments can tax from year to year.
The General Assembly has been studying Indiana's tax code for nearly two years and likely plans to propose reforms during the next legislative session.
Source: Indianapolis Star on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Sep 17, 2024
Page last updated: Oct 31, 2024