Republican Mike Braun won the Indiana governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Democrat Jennifer McCormick, a former Republican who split with the party after serving as the state’s schools superintendent.

Republicans cemented their control of Indiana politics on Tuesday night. Why it matters: The slate of Mike Braun, Micah Beckwith and Todd Rokita almost certainly drives Indiana policy further to the right as the state begins its third decade of Republican rule.

Republican Mike Braun will be the next governor of Indiana, according to a race called by the Associated Press. Braun defeated Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater to win the open seat.

Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has won Indiana's gubernatorial race, the Associated Press projects. Braun will replace GOP Gov. Eric Holcomb, who can’t seek reelection because of term limits. This is a breaking news update, see previous election coverage and more results below.

Republican Jim Banks will be Indiana’s newest U.S. senator, according to a race call by the Associated Press. Banks defeated Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning. Banks said he will be a conservative fighter for Indiana in the U.S. Senate.

Republican Mike Braun is aiming to extend the GOP’s 20-year hold on Indiana’s governor’s office in a race pitting him against Democrat Jennifer McCormick, a former Republican who split with the party after serving as the state’s schools superintendent.

Sitting U.S. Senator and Republican candidate Mike Braun is projected to be elected as the Governor of Indiana in Tuesday night's race. Braun defeated Democratic candidate Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Candidate Donald Rainwater.