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First Internet Bank CEO David Becker weighing bid for Indy mayor

May 22, 2026

Becker told IBJ in a statement that he has been approached about running for office and said he takes “those conversations seriously.”

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Sen. Andrea Hunley to launch campaign for Indy mayor

April 20, 2026

Taylor Wooten

She is the second Democrat to publicly declare a bid for mayor. Vop Osili, the longtime leader of the Indianapolis City-Council, hosted a campaign kickoff on April 7.

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Are Andrea Hunley’s website updates a hint at 2027 mayoral run?

February 16, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Hunley announced last month she will not seek re-election for her Senate District 46 seat, and recent tweaks to her campaign website add to the speculation that she might be preparing to mount a run for Indianapolis mayor.

Vop Osili sets vision for mayoral run: ‘Always thinking about what’s next and what’s best’ for Indy

January 16, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Here are several key takeaways from IBJ’s 45-minute conversation with the mayoral candidate.

State Sen. Andrea Hunley, possible 2027 Indy mayoral candidate, won’t seek reelection

January 16, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

“Our city needs bold leadership to be a world class destination for people to work, play, study, and stay,” the Indianapolis Democrat said in a Friday news release. “I am not going anywhere.”

With Osili running, which other Democrats could enter the race for Indianapolis mayor?

January 15, 2026 | Taylor Wooten and Holly Hays

While Vop Osili is the first Democrat to announce a run, he’s not expected to be the last. Osili enters what could be crowded race that could include the third-term incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett.

Vop Osili announces run for Indianapolis mayor

January 15, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Osili becomes the first Democrat to launch a mayoral bid in what could be a crowded race to succeed Mayor Joe Hogsett, who said during his 2023 campaign that his third term would also be his final.

2025 Year in Review: Fallout from accusations against Hogsett adviser continue to plague administration

December 26, 2025 | IBJ Staff

More than 18 months after accusations surfaced in the media that Joe Hogsett’s former chief of staff and campaign manager had sexually harassed three women, the fallout continues for the Indianapolis Democratic mayor and his administration.

Council releases additional information from investigative law firm, HR policy recommendations

October 24, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

A special meeting of the council next week will allow public comment regarding the recommendations, based on the results of an investigation into Mayor Joe Hogsett’s handling of harassment allegations within his administration.

Hogsett’s proposed $1.7 billion 2026 budget constrained by state-level cuts, union contracts

August 11, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

The Hogsett administration said the mayor has no plans to seek a tax increase in 2026. That’s despite the fact that the city’s 2026 tax revenue is now expected to be $43 million short of earlier expectations.

Mayor, police chief pledge to enforce curfew, boost patrols following downtown shootings

July 6, 2025 | IBJ Staff

Chief Chris Bailey said IMPD will also seek “stay away orders” meant to keep people who have been charged with violent or disorderly crimes out of downtown.

Are council Democrats at an ‘impasse’? If so, how do they move forward?

June 27, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

In the wake of an investigation into the Hogsett administration’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against his former chief of staff, Democrats on the Indianapolis City-County Council appear to be struggling to focus.

Councilor Carlino walks back accusations against leadership, acknowledges ‘responsibility for not doing more’

June 25, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

The statement comes one day after the council’s Democratic Caucus met and, by at least one account, voted to expel Carlino. The council issued a statement late Wednesday saying she was still a caucus member.

As calls mount for Hogsett’s resignation, here’s what Indiana law says about impeaching mayors

June 17, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

IBJ asked experts about Indiana’s rarely-used mayoral impeachment process and how Indianapolis would go about choosing another mayor.

New prize named for former Indy mayor challenges local leaders to innovate

April 30, 2025 | Taylor Wooten

The Sagamore Institute’s new Goldsmith Prize aims to recognize sustainable solutions that leverage technology and data, foster collaboration, empower public employees and innovate creatively.

Beverly Hudnut, former first lady of Indianapolis, dies at 66

December 31, 2024 | Taylor Wooten

Beverly Hudnut, the former mayor’s third wife, worked as a lawyer, lobbyist, policy adviser and consultant.

Hogsett says he has ‘no intention of stepping down’

September 12, 2024 | Taylor Wooten

Despite concerns over the Indianapolis mayor’s response to sex harassment allegations against his former chief of staff, Joe Hogsett said he has no plans to resign and believes he reacted appropriately to the allegations at the time they were lodged.

On the move: Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen focuses on building city and region

January 26, 2024 | Daniel Bradley

Chris Jensen, 39, became the city’s first new mayor in 16 years when he succeeded Republican John Ditslear in 2020. While the pandemic provided a roadblock, Noblesville has still experienced a flurry of development in the past four years.

2023 Newsmaker: Hogsett wins third term as Indy mayor

December 29, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

The Democratic incumbent beat a self-funded opponent in a reelection bid where he focused on the administration’s fiscal accomplishments and unfinished business leftover from the pandemic.

Jim Brainard looks back on 28 years as Carmel mayor

December 22, 2023 | Daniel Bradley

Brainard, 69, announced in September 2022 that he would not seek an eighth term. Sue Finkam, a Republican member of the Carmel City Council, will succeed him on Jan. 1.

Hendricks strikes deal to acquire Circle Centre, plans $600M redevelopment

December 20, 2023 |

Mickey Shuey

The Wisconsin-based firm behind Mass Ave’s Bottleworks District plans to spend the next decade transforming the downtown mall into an open air, pedestrian-focused campus with housing, offices and shopping.

Ahead of construction-related closure, City Market waives two months of rent for vendors

December 14, 2023 | Taylor Wooten

The Hogsett administration has not yet released an ending date for the closure and has not committed to additional mitigation measures for the vendors.

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