Indianapolis mayoral election, 2011

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The Indianapolis mayoral election of 2011 took place on November 8, 2011. Voters elected the Mayor of Indianapolis, members of the Indianapolis City-County Council, as well as several other local officials. Incumbent Republican Greg Ballard was seeking a second term. Democrats nominated former deputy mayor Melina Kennedy to run against Ballard. [1] [2] Ballard defeated Kennedy 51% to 47%. [3]

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The Indianapolis City-County elections took place alongside the mayoral election, with Democrats taking a 16–13 majority. [3] [4] This marked the first time in Indianapolis history that a Republican mayor would lead with a Democratic council. [5]

Candidates

Republican party

Democratic party

Defeated in the primary

  • Sam Carson [6]
  • Ron Gibson
  • Brian William

Libertarian party

Campaign

The campaign was the most expensive in Indianapolis history, with the candidates raising a combined $6 million. [7] Representative André Carson, Sam Carson's nephew, endorsed Melina Kennedy. [8] Kennedy was also endorsed by The Indianapolis Star and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. [9] [10]

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André Carson American politician

André D. Carson is the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 7th congressional district, in office since a special election in 2008. The district includes the southern four-fifths of Indianapolis, including downtown. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

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Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		Margin of
error		 Greg
Ballard (R)		 Melina
Kennedy (D)		 Other Undecided
EPIC-MRA October 29–31, 2011 400 ± 4.9%44% 33% — 23%

Election results

Indianapolis mayoral election, 2011 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Republican Greg Ballard (incumbent) 92,499 51.3% +0.9%
Democratic Melina Kennedy 84,968 47.1% -0.1%
Libertarian Christopher Bowen 2,676 1.5% -0.8%
No party Write-Ins 124 0.1%—
Turnout 181,168 30% +4%
Majority 7,531
Republican hold Swing
Preceded by
2007 		Indianapolis mayoral election
2011		 Succeeded by
2015

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References

  1. ↑ "Dems, GOP slate their candidates for May 3 primary". The Indianapolis Star. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
  2. ↑ "Slating conventions to take on just a few contested races". The Indianapolis Star. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
  3. 1 2 3 "2011 General Election Results". Marion County Clerk's Office. 2011-11-09. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
  4. ↑ "Democrats take lead on City-County Council". The Indianapolis Star. 2011-11-09. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
  5. ↑ "Mayor Ballard faces Democratic-controlled council". WTHR. 2011-11-09. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
  6. ↑ "Carson To Enter Indianapolis Mayoral Race". WRTV. 2011-02-10. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
  7. ↑ "Expensive mayoral campaign winds down". WTHR. 2011-11-08. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
  8. ↑ "Messy Family Stuff". onPolitix. 2011-02-14. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
  9. ↑ "Editorial Board endorsement: City needs Kennedy". The Indianapolis Star. 2011-10-30. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
  10. ↑ "FOP endorses Kennedy for mayor". Indianapolis Recorder. 2011-09-08. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
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