2023 Indianapolis mayoral election
An election for Mayor of Indianapolis is scheduled to be held on November 7, 2023. Primary elections were held on May 2. Incumbent Democratic mayor Joe Hogsett is running for re-election to a third term in office.[1] Hogsett and Republican Jefferson Shreve advanced to the general election.[2]
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Democratic primary
Nominee
- Joe Hogsett, incumbent mayor[3]
Defeated
- Bob Kern, perennial candidate[4]
- Robin Shackleford, Indiana state representative[5]
- Larry Vaughn, community activist[4]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Robin Shackleford
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Hogsett (incumbent) | 28,273 | 58.4 | |
| Democratic | Robin Shackleford | 18,340 | 37.9 | |
| Democratic | Bob Kern | 693 | 1.4 | |
| Democratic | Gregory Meriweather (withdrawn) | 471 | 1.0 | |
| Democratic | Clif Marsiglio (withdrawn) | 365 | 0.8 | |
| Democratic | Larry Vaughn | 293 | 0.6 | |
| Total votes | 48,435 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Jefferson Shreve, former city councilor[13]
Defeated
Declined
- Joe Elsener, chair of the Marion County Republican Party[17]
- Steve Sorrel, businessman[17]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jefferson Shreve | 19,152 | 65.9 | |
| Republican | Abdul-Hakim Shabazz | 7,629 | 26.3 | |
| Republican | James Jackson | 1,250 | 4.3 | |
| Republican | John Couch | 1,036 | 3.6 | |
| Total votes | 29,067 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Joe Hogsett (D) |
Jefferson Shreve (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indy Politics/Crossroads Public Affairs | September 24–25, 2023 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 47% | 37% | 16% |
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- "Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett announces bid for 3rd term". WLFI. November 16, 2022.
- "Election Results: Midwestern Mayoral Races and More". May 2, 2023.
- Cheang, Ko Lyn (November 15, 2022). "Mayor Joe Hogsett announces bid for third term". The Indianapolis Star.
- McGowan, Chloe (January 26, 2023). "Here's who has filed to run for mayor of Indianapolis". Indianapolis Recorder. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- Cheang, Ko Lyn (November 10, 2022). "Democratic Rep. Robin Shackleford to run for Indianapolis mayor". The Indianapolis Star.
- Wooten, Taylor (January 13, 2023). "Community activist Clif Marsiglio to run for mayor". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- Cheang, Ko Lyn (April 21, 2023). "Marsiglio drops out of Indianapolis mayor race to support Shackleford". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- Wooten, Taylor (November 22, 2022). "Gregory Meriweather becomes third Democrat to run for Indy mayor in 2023". Indianapolis Business Journal.
- "Candidate for Indianapolis mayor's race turns support to Shackleford after announcing withdrawal". 13 WTHR. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- Cheang, Ko Lyn (March 6, 2023). "State Rep. Robin Shackleford earns key endorsement in mayoral primary against Joe Hogsett". The Indianapolis Star.
- Howie, Brian A. (March 16, 2023). "Indy, Gary Democrats seeking out Black endorsements". State Affairs. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- Mutascio, Joe (May 2, 2023). "Indiana Election Day 2023: Latest results from counties around the state". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- Wooten, Taylor (February 6, 2023). "Republican businessman Shreve enters Indianapolis mayoral race". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- Sheridan, Jill (January 4, 2023). "Now two Republican Indianapolis mayoral candidates in the race for the primary". WFYI Public Media. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- "Jackson Announces Mayoral Run". Indy Politics. November 20, 2022.
- Wooten, Taylor (February 2, 2023). "Abdul-Hakim Shabazz announces run for Indianapolis mayor". Indianapolis Business Journal.
- Wooten, Taylor (September 23, 2022). "What will it take to find a GOP candidate for Indy mayor?". Indianapolis Business Journal.
- "INDIANAPOLIS MAYORAL DEBATE". October 8, 2023.
- "Indianapolis Mayoral Debate on WISH-TV on Oct. 23, 2023". October 23, 2023.
- Spehler, Dan (October 4, 2023). "FOX59 and CBS4 to host Indianapolis mayoral debate". FOX 59.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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