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U.S. Chamber Endorses GOP's Braun In Senate Race

Sen. Mike Braun is among 11 Republicans who said they will challenge the outcome of the election next week by voting to reject electors from some states. (WFIU/WTIU News)
Sen. Mike Braun is among 11 Republicans who said they will challenge the outcome of the election next week by voting to reject electors from some states. (WFIU/WTIU News)

One of the largest business organizations in the U.S. is endorsing Republican Mike Braun in the Indiana Senate race.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it was backing the businessman and former state lawmaker, who is challenging Sen. Joe Donnelly, one of the most vulnerable Democrats up for re-election.

The organization released an ad  attacking Donnelly for voting against the Republican-led tax overhaul.

The group says the ad started airing Monday on broadcast and cable TV, but did not address how much they will spend to help Braun.

The group spent at least $3.7 million backing GOP Sen. Todd Young against Democrat Evan Bayh in 2016.

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is taking a different approach. They opted against issuing an endorsement in the race.

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