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We're less than a month away from the 2018 Midterm Elections, and early voting is now under way.

But what issues will drive Hoosiers to the polls in 2018?

In a state that went to Donald Trump in 2016, will incumbent Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) be able to retain his seat, or will Hoosiers turn to Republican challenger Mike Braun?

Next month's elections will also determine Indiana's next Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and who will represent nine Congressional districts.

This week on Noon Edition we talk to a panel of Hoosier voters about the upcoming election in November.

Guests

Jasna Lauer-Widina, Democrat

Charles McDaniel, Republican

Harrison Knable​, Republican

Deisdy Rodriguez, Democrat

Conversation

Harrison Knable thinks that Mike Braun's business acumen makes him a better candidate than incumbent Joe Donnelly.

"I believe that the main issue here is regulatory rollback and economic freedom and I think Mr. Braun's experience as a businessman gives him some insight into that arena and that's the chief reason I'll be supporting him," Knable says.

Deisdy Rodriguez's number one issue going into the midterm elections is healthcare, and for her, the difference between Donnelly and Braun is stark.

"Something that's really personal to me is the healthcare system and the way Joe Donnelly wants to expand access and lower healthcare costs," Rodriguez says. "Mike Braun has already supported three different acts that would eliminate coverage for 2.7 million Hoosiers because of preexisting conditions including, but not limited to, cancer, diabetes, mental health issues, and even pregnancy."

Charles McDaniel has supported Republican candidates for decades for economic reasons and Republican support of the armed forces.

"Economic things are pretty important in the long term, we're over $21 trillion in debt," McDaniel says.

Jasna Lauer-Widina thinks that the 2016 election of Donald Trump galvanized a complacent Democratic party.

"The Democrats were kind of asleep and just assuming, but at this point we're awake," she says. "Not only have you poked a sleeping bear, but you've woken her up and she's very angry."