Overall, the results seemed to reinforce the Republican reign over Indiana's vast suburban and rural swaths, raising more questions than answers about whether Democrats can put a dent in the GOP's long-held dominance over statewide elections in 2024.
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Whitfield had about 52% of the vote with 78% of Marion County's vote centers reporting. She will succeed Republican Mayor Steve Collier, who opted not to run for a third term.