Andy Nielsen
2024 - Present
2028
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Andy Nielsen (Democratic Party) is a member of the Indianapolis City Council, representing District 14. He assumed office on January 1, 2024. His current term ends on January 1, 2028.
Nielsen (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indianapolis City Council to represent District 14. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Nielsen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2023
See also: City elections in Indianapolis, Indiana (2023)
General election
General election for Indianapolis City Council District 14
Andy Nielsen defeated Brenda Bishop-Kyle in the general election for Indianapolis City Council District 14 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Andy Nielsen (D)  | 65.7 | 4,790 |
 | Brenda Bishop-Kyle (R) | 34.3 | 2,502 | |
| Total votes: 7,292 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indianapolis City Council District 14
Andy Nielsen defeated incumbent David Ray in the Democratic primary for Indianapolis City Council District 14 on May 2, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andy Nielsen | 56.6 | 1,677 |
 | David Ray | 43.4 | 1,287 | |
| Total votes: 2,964 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indianapolis City Council District 14
Brenda Bishop-Kyle advanced from the Republican primary for Indianapolis City Council District 14 on May 2, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brenda Bishop-Kyle | 100.0 | 1,084 |
| Total votes: 1,084 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Alex Henby (R)
Endorsements
Nielsen received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Andy Nielsen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nielsen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- As an anti-poverty advocate with more than 10 years of experience working in government, advocacy, and constituent services, I know that government can work better to serve and support all people. District 14 needs someone with the energy, temperament, and experience to ensure the Eastside remains a vibrant, safe, and inclusive place to call home.
- I believe that the Eastside needs and deserves someone who is waking up every day and thinking about how we can make the community even stronger for the 40,000 people who live in District 14. That is why I'm committed to make City-County Council my full-time job, so that I can best serve our community.
- Together, we can get things done for the Eastside. We can make our streets and sidewalks safer, especially for kids walking to school or waiting for the bus. Together, we can make sure every neighbor has a safe, clean, affordable place to call home, access to healthy food, and mental health supports. Together, we can create vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods with community gathering spaces and incredible parks. With hard work, community partnerships, and a strong Councillor, we can make the Eastside even better for all people.
Additionally, I am currently an anti-poverty advocate in Indiana, focused on consumer finance protections, tax policy, and housing policy to support low-income Hoosiers. I look forward to taking that skillset to the City-County Council to protect and support our most vulnerable neighbors.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Indianapolis City Council District 14 |
Officeholder Indianapolis City Council District 14 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by La Keisha Jackson (D) |
Indianapolis City Council District 14 2024-Present |
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