Articles tagged as: Indianapolis mayoral race
March 28, 2023
How the Democrats running for Indy mayor plan to tackle crumbling roads and public safety
The candidates were asked about innovative ideas, neighborhood investment, infrastructure and public safety.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2023
Seven mayoral candidates talk public safety, housing and economy at forum
The crowded field of candidates running for Indianapolis Mayor attended a forum Sunday night.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2023
Shabazz latest addition to Indianapolis mayoral race
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz is a local journalist, lawyer, political commentator, radio host and teacher.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2019
Hogsett And Merritt Highlight New Voting Access Tools In Last Push
Democratic incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett and his opponent, Republican State Sen. Jim Merritt, made their last push in the race for Indianapolis mayor Tuesday.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2019
Mayoral Candidates Face Off On Crime, Roads In Final Debate
Indianapolis mayoral candidates Democratic incumbent Joe Hogsett, Republican State Sen. Jim Merritt and Libertarian Douglas McNaughton participated in the races final debate Monday night.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2019
Mayoral Candidates Debate On African American Issues
The African American Coalition of Indianapolis held a debate on issues that affect the black community.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2019
Hogsett Reveals His Plans To Address Systemic Racism
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett discussed his plan to address systemic racism with the Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis and the Baptist Ministers Alliance.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2019
Conversations With The Indianapolis Mayoral Candidates
Voters will decide the next mayor of Indianapolis on Nov. 5. Ahead of that decision, WFYI City Reporter Darian Benson spoke with the candidates.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2019
Bill Benjamin Accepts Merritt's Police Chief Offer
Benjamin, a Democrat, was publicly offered the position by Republican mayoral candidate Jim Merritt last week.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2019
Merritt Outlines Plan To Address Education, Public Safety And Economic Deserts In Indianapolis
Republican State Sen. Jim Merritt said Tuesday if he becomes mayor of Indianapolis, he will appoint a deputy mayor of education to promote quality schools, invest in minority-owned businesses and create more affordable housing to drive down racial inequalities.
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