Far-Right Pastor Micah Beckwith Defeats Trump-Endorsed Julie McGuire for 2024 Indiana GOP Lieutenant Governor Nomination

Jun 15, 2024, 06:09 PM

In a surprising turn of events, Indiana GOP delegates have selected Micah Beckwith, a far-right pastor, as the 2024 Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, defeating Julie McGuire, who was endorsed by both Indiana GOP gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun and former President Donald Trump. Beckwith, a podcasting pastor with far-right views, garnered 891 votes compared to McGuire's 828. This decision marks a significant repudiation of the endorsements from Braun and Trump, and is considered a big upset win for Beckwith.