LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- With less than two weeks until Election Day, the Indiana governors' race is tight.
It's down to former Republican Superintendent of Education, Jennifer McCormick, who is now running as a Democrat, and U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, who is the Republican nominee.
Both candidates have roots in the same parts. Listening to the debates and interviews, they really aren't too far apart on the major issues, but there are a few exceptions .
Abortion in Indiana is illegal with a few exceptions, like rape and incest, or when there is a serious risk to the mother's health. McCormick told WDRB recently that voters are telling her the governor and General Assembly need to address women's health.
"Last week we rolled out our commonsense abortion plan and it has been very well received,” said McCormick during a recent stop in southern Indiana. "We talk about using the commissions and boards and agencies the governor appoints in a way we are appointing people to those who support women's rights.”
She also supports a ballot initiative to change the current abortion law. During a gubernatorial debate Thursday night, Braun towed the party line.
"And when you believe in the sanctity of life, I think it was reflected in a way that put a bill out there that was vetted carefully with reasonable exception that reflects the general tenor of our state," he said during Thursday's debate.
Aside from policy, there is an elephant and donkey in the room playing a major role in the governor's race.
"With the switcheroo now that we are looking at Harris-Walz, I don't know that some people that have not made up their minds and even those that might switch look like they are the leaders of the free world," said Braun. "But at the very top of the ticket keeps getting stronger, like Trump appears to be one that will lift all of our races as well.”
McCormick hasn't addressed the Biden-Harris switch directly.
“We also know that the urgency to fight against that extremism is meeting that energy of the moment when you get that you win," she said.
Braun is expected to be in Jeffersonville on Saturday, Oct. 26, for a campaign event.
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