Sen. Braun to join GOP rejection of electors from disputed states The senators, citing a 19th Century precedent, said they will call for a commission to conduct an emergency 10-day audit of the election returns in disputed states. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 9:30 AM EST January 3, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Senator Mike Braun released a statement Saturday ahead of the joint legislative session Jan. 6 showing he intends to join follow Republicans in rejecting the Electoral College results from disputed states. The senators, citing a 19th Century precedent, said they will call for a commission to conduct an emergency 10-day audit of the election returns in those states, and for those states to "convene special legislative sessions to certify their vote in a manner consistent with the findings of the commission’s audit."