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The loser shouldn't win.

Indiana GOP state Sen. Michael Young defending his amendment to allow the Republican governor to appoint a new secretary of state if the recently elected one is found ineligible. Under current law, the job would go to the runner-up -- a Democrat.

Indiana GOP state Sen. Michael Young defending his amendment to allow the Republican governor to appoint a new secretary of state if the recently elected one is found ineligible. Under current law, the job would go to the runner-up -- a Democrat.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.