(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Associated Press has said Republican Eric Holcomb has won reelection as Indiana governor, fending off challengers who criticized his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
| Candidates | Vote % | Vote count |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Holcomb – Republican Party | 63.1% | 262,990 |
| Woodrow Myers – Democratic Party | 25.5% | 106,169 |
| Donald Rainwater – Libertarian Party | 11.4% | 47,589 |
Holcomb went into his campaign for a second term with a huge fundraising advantage and didn’t face any well-known challengers. Holcomb sidestepped any criticism of President Donald Trump even as Holcomb promoted face mask use and issued a statewide mask mandate in July.
Holcomb overcame Democrat Woody Myer, a former state health commissioner who called for tougher anti-virus actions.
Some conservatives called Holcomb’s actions excessive and were, instead, backing Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater.
