Indiana Governor Mike Braun has endorsed multiple candidates in contested primary races across northeast Indiana, tying his endorsements to a focus on affordability and economic policy. He confirmed his endorsement of incumbent State Senator Liz Brown, who also received support from former President Donald Trump, and Blake Fichter in Senate District 19, were key factors in his decision. Braun also outlined a new economic development initiative, "Iron Nation Indiana," aimed at attracting international technology investment to the state. The initiative could bring up to $45 million in private investment and state-backed incentives.