Democrats tried to harness the energy around the fight over abortion rights to make the race a quasi-referendum on the state's near-total ban.

Republicans cemented their control of Indiana politics on Tuesday night. Why it matters: The slate of Mike Braun, Micah Beckwith and Todd Rokita almost certainly drives Indiana policy further to the right as the state begins its third decade of Republican rule.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, known for his combative style, easily secured his reelection Tuesday night.

Republican Todd Rokita has been reelected attorney general, according to the Associated Press. Why it matters: Rokita fought off a challenge from Democrat Destiny Wells, ensuring another four years of courting controversy while in office.

Todd Rokita, the Republican incumbent, was declared the winner of the Indiana Attorney General’s race after taking an early lead.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita claimed victory in his bid for re-election shortly before 7:30 Tuesday night at the GOP Watch Party at the JW Marriott.

In his second term, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita vowed to “ensure boys do not compete in girls sports” and to continue to stop transgender surgeries on minors.

Republican Todd Rokita has won reelection as Indianas attorney general, according to a call by the Associated Press.