Here’s a rundown of stories from last night’s municipal elections.
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Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has been elected to serve a third term as he won reelection Tuesday night. (RTV 6)
Republican Sue Finkam will be Carmel’s next mayor after Democrat Miles Nelson conceded Tuesday night just before 8 p.m. (Indy Star)
Stephanie Terry capped a historic campaign Tuesday night, becoming the first woman and first Black person to win the city’s mayoral seat. (Courier Press)
Political newcomer Brandon Sakbun has defeated long-time Republican Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett to serve as the city’s new leader. (WTHI)
In a hotly contested race, Ronald Morrell Jr. earned enough votes to win the Marion mayoral race, which Republican party chair Darren Reese said makes him the first Black Republican mayor in Indiana history (Chronicle Tribune)
A leading Statehouse advocate for innovative economic development in the Steel City has won the opportunity to turn Gary’s unlimited potential into real-world transformations for its residents and the Region. (Times of Northwest Indiana)
Incumbent Jeff Gahan (D) has been reelected as New Albany mayor in Tuesday’s general elections. Gahan ran against republican candidate Edward Clere, winning with 3,721 votes while Clere had 3,408. (WAVE)
Incumbent democrat Mayor James Mueller won re-election with 73% of vote over Republican challenger Desmond Upchurch. (WSBT)
