Indiana State Republican Convention delegates chose Noblesville Conservative Pastor Micah Beckwith over State Representative Julie McGuire, by fewer than 80 votes.

Beckwith won 51-49, getting 891 votes while McGuire received 828.

McGuire was gubernatorial Mike Braun’s pick.

In a media availability Braun stated he respected the delegates choice, but at the same time stated he was running the show.

You can hear Braun in the Leon-Tailored Audio above.  It runs approximately six minutes.

Democrats will nominate their candidate for Lt. Governor next month.