Indiana GOP Chooses Beckwith Over Trump-Endorsed McGuire for Lieutenant Governor

Micah Beckwith's nomination highlights internal GOP divisions and challenges for gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun.

Beckwith, a pastor and outsider candidate, won the nomination by a narrow 891-828 vote.
This marks the first contested lieutenant governor race for Indiana Republicans since 1996.
Despite Trump's endorsement, delegates favored Beckwith's grassroots appeal over establishment-backed McGuire.
Beckwith's extreme views and controversial statements have raised concerns within the party.
Democrats see the GOP division as an opportunity in the upcoming gubernatorial election.