2015 Indianapolis mayoral election explained

Election Name:2015 Indianapolis mayoral election
Country:Indianapolis
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2011 Indianapolis mayoral election
Previous Year:2011
Next Election:2019 Indianapolis mayoral election
Next Year:2019
Election Date:November 3, 2015
Nominee1:Joe Hogsett
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:92,521
Percentage1:62.2%
Nominee2:Chuck Brewer
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:56,320
Percentage2:37.4%
Map Size:200px
Mayor
Before Election:Greg Ballard
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Joe Hogsett
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Turnout:22.6%

The Indianapolis mayoral election of 2015 took place on November 3, 2015. Voters elected the Mayor of Indianapolis, members of the Indianapolis City-County Council, as well as several other local officials. Incumbent Republican Greg Ballard did not run for re-election to a third term in office.[1] Primary elections were held on May 5, 2015, with the Democrats nominating former secretary of state of Indiana and United States Attorney Joe Hogsett. Republicans nominated former Marine Chuck Brewer to face Hogsett.

The 2015 Indianapolis City-County elections took place alongside the mayoral election. This was the first election for the council without the four at-large seats, which were eliminated by the Indiana General Assembly.[2] Democrats also won control of the council, with a 13–12 majority – only the second time since the formation of Unigov in 1970 that the Democrats had complete control of city government. They also swept all elected city and county offices for the first time since the formation of Unigov.[3] This meant that, for the first time since the creation of the Unigov, the Democratic Party controlled both the Indianapolis mayoralty and City Council.[4]

Republican primary

Ahead of the primary, Brewer was seen as having strong odds of winning the Republican nomination.[5] [6] [7]

Candidates

Declared

Withdrew

Declined

Results

Democratic primary

Ahead of the primary, Hogsett was seen as having strong odds of capturing the Democratic nomination.[6]

Candidates

Declared

Withdrew

Declined

Results

Libertarian nomination

Candidates

Declined

Independents

Candidates

Dropped out

Declined

General election

Hogsett was seen as having strong odds of winning the election.[31] [32]

Results

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Swarens: Indy Mayor Greg Ballard says it's time to move on . The Indianapolis Star . November 5, 2014 . November 24, 2014.
  2. Web site: Legislature Eliminates Indy City-Council At Large Seats . Network Indiana . April 26, 2013 . November 5, 2015.
  3. Web site: Hogsett cruises to victory with impressive win in Indy mayor's race . The Indianapolis Star . November 4, 2015 . November 5, 2015.
  4. Web site: Rickett . Christopher . Richard Lugar and Uni-Gov: 5 things about the government merger that redrew Indianapolis . Indianapolis Star . 21 April 2020 . en . 29 April 2019.
  5. Howey . Brian A. . Close races develop in Columbus, E. Chicago . Howey Politics Indiana . 26 March 2011 . 20 . 27 . 16 September 2019.
  6. Howey . Brian A. . HPI’s mayoral primary forecast . Howey Politics Indiana . 30 April 2015 . 20 . 32 . 16 September 2019.
  7. Howey . Brian A. . Horse Race following 20 mayoral primaries . Howey Politics Indiana . 12 February 2015 . 20 . 23 . 16 September 2019.
  8. Web site: Frequent candidate Jocelyn-Tandy Adande joins Indy mayor’s race. The Indianapolis Star. Eason. Brian. January 7, 2015. January 18, 2015.
  9. Web site: Indy Republicans tap businessman Chuck Brewer for mayor. The Indianapolis Star. Eason. Brian. January 19, 2015. January 20, 2015.
  10. Web site: 2nd Republican candidate files for Indianapolis mayor. The Indianapolis Star. Eason. Brian. January 16, 2015. January 18, 2015.
  11. Web site: Indy Council up for grabs; mayoral field set. The Indianapolis Star. Eason. Brian. February 6, 2015. February 9, 2015.
  12. Web site: Deputy Mayor Olgen Williams denies run for Indianapolis mayor. WTHR. January 16, 2015. January 16, 2015.
  13. Web site: Deputy Mayor Olgen Williams to enter mayoral race. The Indianapolis Star. Eason. Brian. January 19, 2015. January 19, 2015.
  14. Web site: Deputy Mayor Olgen Williams drops out of mayoral race. The Indianapolis Star. Eason. Brian. February 5, 2015. February 9, 2015.
  15. Web site: Swarens: Charles Harrison considering run for Indy mayor. The Indianapolis Star. Swarens. Tim. December 1, 2014. December 3, 2014.
  16. Web site: Rev. Harrison to explore run for mayor, DeLaney pulls out. WISHTV.com. December 4, 2014. December 5, 2014.
  17. Web site: Swarens: Charles Harrison will not run for Indy mayor — for now. The Indianapolis Star. January 19, 2015. January 20, 2015.
  18. Web site: Former U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett officially enters race for Indianapolis mayor . The Indianapolis Star . November 12, 2014 . November 24, 2014.
  19. Web site: GOP's Scott Keller not running for Indianapolis mayor. WTHR. Mary. Milz. January 14, 2015. January 16, 2015.
  20. Web site: Murray Clark decides against bid for mayor as GOP continues search for candidate . The Indianapolis Star . November 18, 2014 . November 24, 2014.
  21. Web site: Sen. Jim Merritt won't seek mayor's office . The Indianapolis Star . December 16, 2014 . December 17, 2014.
  22. Web site: Troy Riggs, sought by some in GOP, won't run for Indy mayor. The Indianapolis Star. Robert. King. January 13, 2015. January 16, 2015.
  23. Web site: Activist joins Indy mayoral field. The Indianapolis Star. Eason. Brian. January 9, 2015. January 18, 2015.
  24. Web site: Democrat Ed DeLaney says mayor’s plan to fund pre-K hurts schools . The Indianapolis Star . August 14, 2014 . November 24, 2014.
  25. Web site: Rev. Charles Harrison considering mayoral run; Rep. DeLaney drops out . The Indianapolis Star . December 4, 2014 . December 5, 2014.
  26. Web site: Frank Short says he’ll seek Democratic nomination for mayor . The Indianapolis Star . February 19, 2014 . November 24, 2014.
  27. Web site: Frank Short drops bid for Indy mayor . The Indianapolis Star . September 3, 2014 . November 24, 2014.
  28. Web site: Tully: Uncertainty plagues Indy Democrats’ mayoral ambitions . The Indianapolis Star . May 22, 2014 . November 24, 2014.
  29. Web site: Tully: Council President Maggie Lewis mulling run for mayor . The Indianapolis Star . April 22, 2014 . November 24, 2014.
  30. Web site: Yes, it’s June 2014, a good time to examine the 2015 mayor’s race . Indianapolis Recorder . June 5, 2014 . November 24, 2014.
  31. Howey . Brian A. . Horse Race: Gauging mayoral races . Howey Politics Indiana . 10 September 2015 . 21 . 5. 16 September 2019.
  32. Howey . Brian A. . Club endorsement of Stutzman doesn’t have the pop of 2012 . Howey Politics Indiana . 6 August 2015 . 21 . 1 . 16 September 2019.

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