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Indiana Governor Mike Braun delivers remarks after being sworn in as the state’s 52nd governor Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Mike Braun is sworn in as the 52nd governor of the Indiana by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith delivers some remarks after being sworn in to office Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Evan Bayh, who was the 46th governor of Indiana, attends the inauguration ceremony of Mike Braun as the state’s 52nd governor on Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Eric Holcomb attends the inauguration of Mike Braun as the 52nd governor of Indiana during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Some of the grandchildren of Mike Braun lead the audience in reciting the pledge of allegiance before Braun was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana on Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith takes the oath of office, delivered by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush, during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

The Indiana National Guard Ceremonial Unit presents the colors for the playing of the national anthem before Mike Braun was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana on Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita delivers remarks after being sworn into office Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Master of Ceremonies Tera Klutz, former state auditor of Indiana, begins the event by introducing some of the special guests in the audience. Mike Braun was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Mike Braun kisses his wife, Maureen, after being sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana on Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Mike Braun acknowledges the audience’s applause after delivering his remarks after he was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

Mike Braun was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

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Look: Mike Braun is officially the governor of Indiana

by Doug McSchooler, Mirror Indy
January 13, 2025

<h1>Look: Mike Braun is officially the governor of Indiana</h1>
<p class="byline">by Doug McSchooler, Mirror Indy <br />January 13, 2025</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_39-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43774" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indiana Governor Mike Braun delivers remarks after being sworn in as the state’s 52nd governor Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_30-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43765" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mike Braun is sworn in as the 52nd governor of the Indiana by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_25-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43760" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith delivers some remarks after being sworn in to office Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_04-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43739" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Evan Bayh, who was the 46th governor of Indiana, attends the inauguration ceremony of Mike Braun as the state’s 52nd governor on Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_02-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43737" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Eric Holcomb attends the inauguration of Mike Braun as the 52nd governor of Indiana during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_37-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43772" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indiana Governor Mike Braun delivers remarks after being sworn in as the state’s 52nd governor Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_13-1024x748.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43748" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Some of the grandchildren of Mike Braun lead the audience in reciting the pledge of allegiance before Braun was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana on Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_20-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43755" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indiana Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith takes the oath of office, delivered by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush, during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_11-1024x906.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43746" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Indiana National Guard Ceremonial Unit presents the colors for the playing of the national anthem before Mike Braun was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana on Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_17-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43752" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita delivers remarks after being sworn into office Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_09-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43744" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Master of Ceremonies Tera Klutz, former state auditor of Indiana, begins the event by introducing some of the special guests in the audience. Mike Braun was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_31-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43766" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mike Braun kisses his wife, Maureen, after being sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana on Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_46-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43781" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mike Braun acknowledges the audience’s applause after delivering his remarks after he was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/01132025_Braun_Inauguration_07-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43742" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mike Braun was sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana during a ceremony Jan. 13, 2025, at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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