Each of the candidates answered questions covering a range of topics, from economic development to quality of life to education.

Republican Eric Holcomb, Democrat John Gregg and Libertarian Rex Bell, sought to connect themselves with a rural audience.

Minutes after Holcomb was announced as the Indiana GOP's new candidate for governor, John Gregg released a statement declaring that the issues in the race "remain the same."

Gregg met with Indiana steelworkers Tuesday to distinguish himself from Republican incumbent Mike Pence on what's become a common issue for state and national campaigns.

Gregg said the plan won't require any new or increased taxes, relying instead on shifting existing resources.

Gregg says naming Hale as his running mate was a governing decision, not a political one, and that her gender wasn't a factor.

The governor spoke some about his plans if reelected, including expanding preschool funding and combating drug abuse.

Supporters of Democrat John Gregg contributed $1.8 million to his campaign for governor, compared to $1.5 million raised by the Pence campaign in the first quarter of 2016. Without a last-minute donation from the Republican Governors Association, Gregg would have out-raised Pence by a nearly two-to-one margin.

Both candidates for governor in the 2016 race filed to have their names officially placed on the ballot Wednesday.

Even while Gov. Mike Pence was still hours away from delivering his fourth State of the State address, the campaign for his Democratic rival John Gregg was attacking.