2027 Indianapolis mayoral election

2027 Indianapolis mayoral election

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Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett Democratic

An election for Mayor of Indianapolis is scheduled to be held on November 2, 2027. Incumbent Democratic mayor Joe Hogsett is eligible for re-election.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Vop Osili, Indianapolis City-County councilor (2012–present) and former City-County Council President (2018–2025) ^[1]

Publicly expressed interest

• Annette Johnson, Pike Township trustee ^[2]
• Will Pritchard, former Indianapolis Public Schools board member ^[2]

Potential

• Joe Hogsett, incumbent mayor ^[2]
• Andrea Hunley, Indiana state senator (2022–present) ^{[3] [4] [5]}
• Ryan Mears, Marion County prosecutor (2019–present) ^[3]
• Fady Qaddoura, Indiana state senator (2020–present) ^[2]

References

1. Adams, Matt (January 15, 2026). "Osili announces run for Indianapolis mayor". FOX59 .
2. Colombo, Hayleigh (June 25, 2025). "The Indianapolis 2027 mayoral race has already started as Hogsett's grip fades". The Indianapolis Star .
3. Blanchard, Peter (December 9, 2025). "Osili won't seek reelection as council president". Mirror Indy.
4. Blanchard, Peter (February 25, 2025). "Hogsett fundraiser raises questions about mayor's future plans". Mirror Indy.
5. Smith, Jordan (December 9, 2025). "Vop Osili will cede top Indy council role, fueling belief he'll run for mayor". The Indianapolis Star .