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2022 Indianapolis elections
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Election dates
Filing deadline: February 4, 2022
Primary election: May 3, 2022
General election: November 8, 2022
Election stats
Offices up: Marion County Assessor, Marion County Auditor, Marion County Prosecuting Attorney, Marion County Recorder, Marion County Sheriff, Marion County Small Claims Court constable, Marion County Small Claims Court judge, clerk of the circuit court, and circuit court judge
Total seats up: 25
Election type: Partisan
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The city of Indianapolis, Indiana, held regular general elections for Marion County Assessor, Marion County Auditor, Marion County Prosecuting Attorney, Marion County Recorder, Marion County Sheriff, Marion County Circuit Court Clerk, Marion County Small Claims Court constable, and Marion County Small Claims Court judge and a special general election for circuit court judge on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for May 3, 2022. The filing deadline for this election was February 4, 2022.

Elections

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Candidates and results

Offices up for election in 2022:

Assessor

General election

General election for Marion County Assessor

Incumbent Joseph P. O'Connor won election in the general election for Marion County Assessor on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph P. O'Connor
Joseph P. O'Connor (D)
 
100.0
 
159,736

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 159,736
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Assessor

Incumbent Joseph P. O'Connor advanced from the Democratic primary for Marion County Assessor on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph P. O'Connor
Joseph P. O'Connor
 
100.0
 
40,559

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 40,559
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Auditor

General election

General election for Marion County Auditor

Myla A. Eldridge won election in the general election for Marion County Auditor on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Myla A. Eldridge
Myla A. Eldridge (D)
 
100.0
 
160,025

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 160,025
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Auditor

Myla A. Eldridge advanced from the Democratic primary for Marion County Auditor on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Myla A. Eldridge
Myla A. Eldridge
 
100.0
 
41,008

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 41,008
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Prosecuting attorney

General election

General election for Marion County Prosecuting Attorney

Incumbent Ryan Mears defeated Cyndi Carrasco in the general election for Marion County Prosecuting Attorney on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ryan Mears
Ryan Mears (D) Candidate Connection
 
59.4
 
132,590
Image of Cyndi Carrasco
Cyndi Carrasco (R)
 
40.6
 
90,638

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 223,228
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Prosecuting Attorney

Incumbent Ryan Mears advanced from the Democratic primary for Marion County Prosecuting Attorney on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ryan Mears
Ryan Mears Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
40,675

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 40,675
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Marion County Prosecuting Attorney

Cyndi Carrasco advanced from the Republican primary for Marion County Prosecuting Attorney on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Cyndi Carrasco
Cyndi Carrasco
 
100.0
 
22,336

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 22,336
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Recorder

General election

General election for Marion County Recorder

Faith James Kimbrough defeated Barcia Alejos in the general election for Marion County Recorder on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Faith James Kimbrough
Faith James Kimbrough (D) Candidate Connection
 
62.6
 
138,304
Image of Barcia Alejos
Barcia Alejos (R) Candidate Connection
 
37.4
 
82,616

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 220,920
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Recorder

Faith James Kimbrough defeated Christopher Becker in the Democratic primary for Marion County Recorder on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Faith James Kimbrough
Faith James Kimbrough Candidate Connection
 
56.1
 
23,856
Image of Christopher Becker
Christopher Becker Candidate Connection
 
43.9
 
18,684

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 42,540
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Marion County Recorder

Barcia Alejos advanced from the Republican primary for Marion County Recorder on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Barcia Alejos
Barcia Alejos Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
21,144

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 21,144
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Sheriff

General election

General election for Marion County Sheriff

Incumbent Kerry Forestal defeated Randall Swindle in the general election for Marion County Sheriff on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kerry Forestal
Kerry Forestal (D)
 
64.1
 
142,419
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Randall Swindle (R)
 
35.9
 
79,918

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 222,337
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Sheriff

Incumbent Kerry Forestal advanced from the Democratic primary for Marion County Sheriff on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kerry Forestal
Kerry Forestal
 
100.0
 
40,861

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 40,861
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Marion County Sheriff

Randall Swindle advanced from the Republican primary for Marion County Sheriff on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Randall Swindle
 
100.0
 
21,954

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 21,954
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Judicial offices

Circuit court clerk

General election

General election for Marion County Clerk

Kate Sweeney Bell defeated Andrew Harrison in the general election for Marion County Clerk on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kate Sweeney Bell
Kate Sweeney Bell (D) Candidate Connection
 
62.3
 
137,917
Image of Andrew Harrison
Andrew Harrison (R) Candidate Connection
 
37.7
 
83,514

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 221,431
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Clerk

Kate Sweeney Bell defeated Billie Breaux in the Democratic primary for Marion County Clerk on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kate Sweeney Bell
Kate Sweeney Bell Candidate Connection
 
55.7
 
24,084
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Billie Breaux
 
44.3
 
19,193

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 43,277
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Marion County Clerk

Andrew Harrison advanced from the Republican primary for Marion County Clerk on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Andrew Harrison
Andrew Harrison Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
21,988

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 21,988
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Circuit court judge

General election

Special general election for Marion County Circuit Court

Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet defeated incumbent Tiffany Vivo in the special general election for Marion County Circuit Court on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet
Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet (D) Candidate Connection
 
61.3
 
135,676
Image of Tiffany Vivo
Tiffany Vivo (R)
 
38.7
 
85,709

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 221,385
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Marion County Circuit Court

Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet advanced from the special Democratic primary for Marion County Circuit Court on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet
Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
40,266

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 40,266
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Marion County Circuit Court

Incumbent Tiffany Vivo advanced from the special Republican primary for Marion County Circuit Court on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Tiffany Vivo
Tiffany Vivo
 
100.0
 
21,769

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 21,769
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Small claims court constable

General

Marion County Small Claims Court constable general election
  • Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name.
Office Democratic Party Democratic Republican Party Republican Other
Center Township

Green check mark transparent.pngDenise Paul Hatch

Decatur Township

Green check mark transparent.pngLuke Schmitt

Franklin Township

Green check mark transparent.pngJeff Duhamell (i)

Lawrence Township

Green check mark transparent.pngTerry Burns (i)

Perry Township

Green check mark transparent.pngDavid Taylor

Pike Township

Green check mark transparent.pngArthur Rowley Jr.

Warren Township

Green check mark transparent.pngCharles Staples Sr. (i)

Washington Township

Green check mark transparent.pngSteve Miller (i)

Wayne Township

Green check mark transparent.pngKevin Kelly (i)

Primary

Marion County Small Claims Court constable primary
  • Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name.
Office Democratic Party Democratic Republican Party Republican Other
Center Township

Green check mark transparent.pngDenise Paul Hatch
Lance Stephens
Vincent Williams

The Republican primary was canceled.
Decatur Township

The Democratic primary was canceled.

Green check mark transparent.pngLuke Schmitt

Franklin Township

The Democratic primary was canceled.

Green check mark transparent.pngJeff Duhamell (i)

Lawrence Township

Green check mark transparent.pngTerry Burns (i)

The Republican primary was canceled.
Perry Township

The Democratic primary was canceled.

Green check mark transparent.pngDavid Taylor

Pike Township

Osnel Andre Sr.
Green check mark transparent.pngArthur Rowley Jr.
Paul Woods

The Republican primary was canceled.
Warren Township

Green check mark transparent.pngCharles Staples Sr. (i)

The Republican primary was canceled.
Washington Township

Green check mark transparent.pngSteve Miller (i)

The Republican primary was canceled.
Wayne Township

Green check mark transparent.pngKevin Kelly (i)

The Republican primary was canceled.

Small claims court judge

General

Primary

Marion County Small Claims Court judge primary
  • Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name.
Office Democratic Party Democratic Republican Party Republican Other
Center Township

Green check mark transparent.pngBrenda A. Roper (i)

The Republican primary was canceled.
Decatur Township

The Democratic primary was canceled.

Myron Hockman (i)
Green check mark transparent.pngJonathan P. Sturgill

Franklin Township

The Democratic primary was canceled.

Green check mark transparent.pngJohn A. Kitley Jr. (i)

Lawrence Township

Green check mark transparent.pngKimberly Bacon (i)

The Republican primary was canceled.
Perry Township

The Democratic primary was canceled.

Green check mark transparent.pngCheryl Rivera (i)

Pike Township

Green check mark transparent.pngA. Douglas Stephens (i)

The Republican primary was canceled.
Warren Township

Green check mark transparent.pngGarland E. Graves (i)

The Republican primary was canceled.
Washington Township

Green check mark transparent.pngSteven G. Poore (i)

The Republican primary was canceled.
Wayne Township

Green check mark transparent.pngGerald B. Coleman (i)

The Republican primary was canceled.


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About the city

See also: Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is a city in Marion County, Indiana. As of 2020, its population was 897,041.

City government

See also: Mayor-council government

The city of Indianapolis uses a strong mayor and city council system. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body while the mayor serves as the city's chief executive.

Demographics

The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Demographic Data for Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis Indiana
Population 897,041 6,785,528
Land area (sq mi) 366 35,826
Race and ethnicity**
White 59.2% 82.3%
Black/African American 28.8% 9.4%
Asian 3.7% 2.4%
Native American 0.2% 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Other (single race) 3.9% 2.3%
Multiple 4.2% 3.3%
Hispanic/Latino 10.4% 7.1%
Education
High school graduation rate 86.5% 89.3%
College graduation rate 32.2% 27.2%
Income
Median household income $50,939 $58,235
Persons below poverty level 16.8% 12.9%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


See also

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