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 Mike Braun has won the Indiana governor’s race. He defeated Democrat Jennifer McCormick and extended the GOP’s 20-year-hold on the state’s top office.

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.