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Mike Braun addresses a room of supporters, with his wife Maureen by his side, after the race for Indiana Governor was called in his favor Nov. 5, 2024, during the Indiana GOP election night watch party at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Jennifer McCormick, joined by her husband Trent, speaks during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis. Credit: Lee Klafczynski for Mirror Indy

Democratic party supporters await election results during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis. Credit: Lee Klafczynski for Mirror Indy

Members of the Indiana Republican party gathered Nov. 5, 2024, at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis to monitor results as they trickle in. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Todd Rokita delivers a victory speech Nov. 5, 2024, at the J.W. Marriott, after being projected as the winner of his race to become the next attorney general of Indiana. Members of the Indiana GOP gathered to monitor election results. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

U.S. Rep. André Carson, representing District 7, claims victory during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis. Credit: Lee Klafczynski for Mirror Indy

Election results stream live on CNN, seen through the window of Goodfellas Pizzeria on Mass Ave. Credit: Lee Klafczynski for Mirror Indy

Jennifer McCormick speaks during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis. Credit: Lee Klafczynski for Mirror Indy

Supporters await election results during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis. Credit: Lee Klafczynski for Mirror Indy

Robert Miller dons an elaborate mix of gear to support his party Nov. 5, 2024, during the Indiana GOP election results watch party at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Mike Braun addresses a room of supporters after the race for Indiana Governor was called in his favor Nov. 5, 2024, during the Indiana GOP election night watch party at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Journalists keep up with local election results during a watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis. Credit: Lee Klafczynski for Mirror Indy

Indiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla talks with journalists Nov. 5, 2024, during the Indiana GOP election night watch party at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

A supporter wears a Donald Trump hat. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Jennifer McCormick hugs runningmate Terry Goodin after conceding during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis. Credit: Lee Klafczynski for Mirror Indy

Lt. Governor-elect Micah Beckwith takes the stage Nov. 5, 2024, during the Indiana GOP election night watch party at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

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Photos: Inside the Republican and Democratic election night parties

by Doug McSchooler and Lee Klafczynski, Mirror Indy
November 5, 2024

<h1>Photos: Inside the Republican and Democratic election night parties</h1>
<p class="byline">by Doug McSchooler and Lee Klafczynski, Mirror Indy <br />November 5, 2024</p>
<br />
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/11052024_Election2024_GOP_16-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39811" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mike Braun addresses a room of supporters, with his wife Maureen by his side, after the race for Indiana Governor was called in his favor Nov. 5, 2024, during the Indiana GOP election night watch party at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/elex-night-democratic-watch-party_LK020-1024x708.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39838" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jennifer McCormick, joined by her husband Trent, speaks during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/elex-night-democratic-watch-party_LK012-1024x731.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39830" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Democratic party supporters await election results during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/11052024_Election2024_GOP_03-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39784" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Members of the Indiana Republican party gathered Nov. 5, 2024, at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis to monitor results as they trickle in.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/11052024_Election2024_GOP_08-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39776" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Todd Rokita delivers a victory speech Nov. 5, 2024, at the J.W. Marriott, after being projected as the winner of his race to become the next attorney general of Indiana. Members of the Indiana GOP gathered to monitor election results.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/elex-night-democratic-watch-party_LK018-1024x731.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39836" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">U.S. Rep. André Carson, representing District 7, claims victory during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/elex-night-democratic-watch-party_LK008-1024x731.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39795" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Election results stream live on CNN, seen through the window of Goodfellas Pizzeria on Mass Ave.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/11052024_Election2024_GOP_10-682x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39806" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A young child attends the Indiana GOP election night watch party. </figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/elex-night-democratic-watch-party_LK019-1024x718.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39837" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jennifer McCormick speaks during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/elex-night-democratic-watch-party_LK007-1024x731.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39794" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Supporters await election results during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/11052024_Election2024_GOP_04-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39785" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Robert Miller dons an elaborate mix of gear to support his party Nov. 5, 2024, during the Indiana GOP election results watch party at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/11052024_Election2024_GOP_22-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39817" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mike Braun addresses a room of supporters after the race for Indiana Governor was called in his favor Nov. 5, 2024, during the Indiana GOP election night watch party at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/elex-night-democratic-watch-party_LK005-1024x731.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39792" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Journalists keep up with local election results during a watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/11052024_Election2024_GOP_11-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39807" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla talks with journalists Nov. 5, 2024, during the Indiana GOP election night watch party at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/11052024_Election2024_GOP_02-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39783" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A supporter wears a Donald Trump hat.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/elex-night-democratic-watch-party_LK013-1024x731.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39831" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A supporter wears a Kamala Harris pin.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/elex-night-democratic-watch-party_LK016-1024x731.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39834" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">U.S. Rep. André Carson, representing District 7, claims victory during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/elex-night-democratic-watch-party_LK021-1024x763.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39839" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jennifer McCormick hugs runningmate Terry Goodin after conceding during an election results watch party Nov. 5, 2024, hosted by the Indiana Democrats at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/11052024_Election2024_GOP_14-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39809" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lt. Governor-elect Micah Beckwith takes the stage Nov. 5, 2024, during the Indiana GOP election night watch party at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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