538 tracked several establishment-versus-insurgent GOP primaries.
Tuesday saw the resolution of several major Republican primaries in Indiana: Voters selected the men who will likely become the state’s next U.S. senator and governor, and three open U.S. House seats were the canvas for fierce primary battles between the establishment and populist wings of the GOP. A maverick Republican incumbent also successfully defended her seat after waffling over her decision to seek reelection.
538 reporters and contributors broke down the election results as they came in with live updates, analysis and commentary. Read our full live blog below.
The Associated Press has projected that state Sen. Mark Messmer has won the GOP nomination in the 8th District. He will likely win the general election this fall. ABC News is not reporting a projection in the race yet, but Messmer has about 43 percent of the vote — 27 percent more than his closest challenger — with 40 percent of the expected vote reporting.
—Jacob Rubashkin, Inside Elections
We’re up to about half of the expected vote counted in Indiana‘s 6th District, and Jefferson Shreve is still holding steady in the lead with 29 percent. Jamison Carrier and Mike Speedy are running behind at 21 and 20 percent, respectively.
—Jacob Rubashkin, Inside Elections
You're right, Irena. Banks is favored to win in November due to the state's partisan lean, but interestingly, many Hoosiers don't yet know anything about him. Because the Senate primary was uncontested, Banks hasn't had a chance yet to define himself to voters. According to an April poll from SurveyUSA/Howey Politics Indiana/State Affairs, 55 percent of Republican primary voters in the Hoosier state were not familiar with him. Of the remaining 45 percent, 34 percent said they had a favorable opinion of Banks, and 10 percent said they had an unfavorable opinion.
—Mary Radcliffe, 538
ABC News reports that Sen. Mike Braun is projected to win the Republican primary in the Indiana governor's race, making him the favorite to win in the general election this fall.
—Monica Potts, 538
