Democrat Joe Hogsett's campaign is criticizing the Republican Party for going negative on the eve of Indianapolis' mayoral election.

Republican candidate for mayor of Indianapolis, Chuck Brewer, is taking a stronger tone against his opponent on the eve of the election in a race that's been noteworthy for its civil and friendly tenor.

Joe Hogsett and Chuck Brewer's final and longest debate before Tuesday's mayoral election focused largely on issues of Indianapolis' minority community.

Early voting numbers are beginning to confirm expectations that turnout for Tuesday's local elections will be very, very low.

The two candidates for Indianapolis mayor held dueling press conferences Thursday to discuss public safety. Each stood in front of a different restaurant that was recently robbed at gunpoint.

The longer hours will allow license branches to issue ID cards and driver's licenses that can be used for identification at polling places. They'll process only new, amended or replacement ID cards, driver's licenses and learner permits.

Sara Hill is deciding whether to vote for the first time in an election that is low on excitement. She also expresses concern about a number of issues that hold many would-be voters back from the polls.

City-County Council candidates face new challenges in the first election since districts were redrawn and at-large seats were eliminated.

Public safety is always an important part of mayoral elections in major cities. This year, the backdrop is a rising murder rate in Indianapolis. Both candidates for mayor, Chuck Brewer and Joe Hogsett are calling for putting more cops on the street.

It's an open race for mayor of Indianapolis this year. A centrist Democrat and former prosecutor is challenging a moderate Republican and political newcomer.