Good evening and welcome to the indiana Debate Commissions 2024 primary debate for governor. Broadcast live from pine Hall Auditorium on them campus of iupui. This event is the final formal debate of the 2024 primary season. The final opportunity for hoosier voters to hear from the republicans vying to succeed Governor Eric Holcomb who is barred by indianas constitution from seeking a third consecutive term. Of course the winner of the may 7 republican gubernatorial primary will advance to novembers generaly election. I am your moderator, Jon Schwantes is, the host of public Media Indiana lawmakers program, the states longestrunning public affairsli show. This debate is made possible that generosity of our major underwriters, aarp indiana, the indiana broadcasters association, and the Indiana State Bar Association as well as Additional Support from the Indiana Coalition for open government, the Indiana League of women voters of indiana, the Hoosier State press association foundation, a