Hogsett (D), Shreve (R) win Indianapolis mayoral primaries
With all votes counted, Mayor Joe Hogsett will face Jefferson Shreve in the November election for Indianapolis’ next mayor. Shackleford called Hogsett to concede the race around 8:45 p.m.
Decision Desk HQ, an election results reporting platform partnering with IndyStar, called the races based on an analysis of current and previous primary returns at 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Joe Hogsett won with 58% of the vote in the Democratic primary. State Rep. Robin Shackleford had 38% of the vote.
Hogsett weathered criticism from within and outside his party, especially on crime, throughout his campaign cycle, but ultimately Democratic voters decided to stick with him.
"Well friends, tonight the voters of the Marion County Democratic Party sent a resounding message that they are ready to roll up their sleeves and work with me to ensure our city’s brightest days are yet to come," Hogsett said in a victory speech at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers hall downtown.
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