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INDIANAPOLIS — Political races around the state will come to a head Tuesday, as votes are cast on Primary Election Day. Your vote could play a key role in a race’s outcome; keep reading to find out how you can exercise your “civic duty.”
If you plan to vote, you will need to bring a valid photo ID to one of the centers. Some of the Marion County Vote Centers are open at library branches, Indianapolis Fire Department stations, schools, and churches. A full list can be found here.
Mayoral and Council races are happening across the state, in cities such as Indianapolis, Carmel, Bloomington, and Fort Wayne. You can vote from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Indianapolis Mayoral Race:
Democratic Party – State Representative Robin Shackleford and current Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett lead the pack, with other candidates including Bob Kern and Larry Vaughn.
Republican Party – Jefferson Shreve, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, James Jackson, and John Couch
Carmel Mayoral Race:
Democratic Party – Miles Nelson
Republican Party – Kevin Rider, Sue Finkam, and Fred Glynn
Zionsville Mayoral Race:
Democratic Party – None
Republican Party – Jane Burgess and John Stehr
Westfield Mayoral Race:
Democratic Party – None
Republican Party – Kristen Burkman, Jake Gilbert and Scott Willis
Bloomington Mayoral Race:
Democratic Party – Donald Griffin, Susan Sandberg, and Kerry Thomson
Republican Party – None
Fort Wayne Mayoral Race:
Democratic Party – Current Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Jorge Fernandez
Republican Party – Jason Arp, Thomas Didier, and Eddie Ribel
Find more information about all of this year’s candidates here.
