2023 Indianapolis mayoral election

An election for Mayor of Indianapolis was held on November 7, 2023. Primary elections were held on May 2. Incumbent Democratic mayor Joe Hogsett sought and won re-election to a third term in office.[1] Hogsett and Republican Jefferson Shreve advanced to the general election.[2]

2023 Indianapolis mayoral election

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CandidateJoe HogsettJefferson Shreve
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote97,31166,214
Percentage59.5%40.5%

Precinct results
Hogsett:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Shreve:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Tie:      50%
     No votes

Mayor before election

Joe Hogsett
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Joe Hogsett
Democratic

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Withdrawn

  • Clif Marsiglio, community activist[6] (endorsed Shackleford)[7]
  • Gregory Meriweather, community engagement consultant[8] (endorsed Shackleford)[9]

Endorsements

Robin Shackleford
Individuals
  • Jeffrey Johnson Sr, senior pastor of Eastern Star Church[10]
Organizations

Results

Democratic primary[12]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticJoe Hogsett (incumbent) 28,273 58.4
DemocraticRobin Shackleford18,34037.9
DemocraticBob Kern6931.4
DemocraticGregory Meriweather (withdrawn)4711.0
DemocraticClif Marsiglio (withdrawn)3650.8
DemocraticLarry Vaughn2930.6
Total votes48,435 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

  • John Couch, business owner[14]
  • James Jackson, pastor[15]
  • Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, political reporter[16]

Declined

Results

Republican primary[12]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanJefferson Shreve 19,152 65.9
RepublicanAbdul-Hakim Shabazz7,62926.3
RepublicanJames Jackson1,2504.3
RepublicanJohn Couch1,0363.6
Total votes29,067 100.0

General election

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Joe
Hogsett (D)
Jefferson
Shreve (R)
Undecided
Indy Politics/Crossroads Public Affairs September 24–25, 2023400 (LV)± 4.9%47%37%16%

Debates

DateTime
(ET)
HostModerator(s)Ref
October 8, 20235:00 pmAfrican American Coalition of Indianapolis
Indianapolis Recorder
Radio One
Cameron Ridle
Oseye Boyd
[18]
October 23, 20237:00 pmWISH-TVPhil Sanchez
Katiera Winfrey
[19]
October 26, 20237:00 pmCBS 4
FOX 59
Dan Spehler[20]

Endorsements

Jefferson Shreve
Statewide officials

Results

2023 Indianapolis mayoral election[22]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticJoe Hogsett 97,311 59.5
RepublicanJefferson Shreve66,21440.5
Total votes163,525 100.0

Notes

References

External links

Official campaign websites