Morgan’s Raid During the , a division of Confederate cavalry under Gen. John Hunt Morgan invaded Indiana and rode north toward Indianapolis.… Read More »Morgan’s Raid
Municipal election of 1914 One of the city’s most notorious campaign scandals occurred in 1914. According to government prosecutors, Indianapolis Mayor and Democrat National… Read More »Municipal election of 1914
Municipal Election of 1967 With the support of the Republican Action Committee, won to become mayor and Republicans took control of the City Council,… Read More »Municipal Election of 1967
Municipal Election of 1975 Former congressman defeated businessman to win his first of four Indianapolis mayoral elections. The 1975 election began with two contested… Read More »Municipal Election of 1975
Municipal Election of 1991 A decision in December 1990, by Indianapolis Mayor not to seek reelection following his unsuccessful run for secretary of state… Read More »Municipal Election of 1991
Municipal Election of 1995 Although incumbent Republican mayor easily won a second term, running against made the election historic. She was the first woman… Read More »Municipal Election of 1995
Municipal Election of 1999 Bart Peterson made history in the election of 1999 when he became the first Democrat elected mayor of Indianapolis since… Read More »Municipal Election of 1999
Municipal Election of 2003 In the first municipal election of the 21st century, Mayor won reelection and the Democratic Party took the majority in… Read More »Municipal Election of 2003
Municipal Election of 2007 On the night of November 6, 2007, , a political unknown, rode a wave of discontent to upset incumbent Mayor… Read More »Municipal Election of 2007
Municipal Election of 2015 After nearly eight years in office, Mayor announced he would not seek a third term in 2015. Democrats were favored… Read More »Municipal Election of 2015
