Chuck Brewer

Democrat Joe Hogsett and Republican Chuck Brewer are visiting with voters across the city today as they vie to succeed Republican Mayor Greg Ballard, who is not seeking re-election.

Indianapolis Democrats enjoyed a big night Tuesday winning the mayor's office and a 13-12 majority on the City-County Council.

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.

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 Democrat wants to attract top teachers to Indianapolis by offering them free or cheap housing. The Republican wants to streamline school enrollment have more control over the school board.

With downtown Indianapolis' development and success a major focus of previous mayors, this year's candidates are turning their attention to the city's other corners.

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.