2023 Indianapolis mayoral election

An election for Mayor of Indianapolis was held on November 7, 2023. Primary elections were held on May 2. Incumbent Democratic mayor Joe Hogsett sought and won re-election to a third term in office. Hogsett and Republican Jefferson Shreve advanced to the general election.

Nominee

 * Joe Hogsett, incumbent mayor

Eliminated in primary

 * Bob Kern, retired paralegal and perennial candidate
 * Robin Shackleford, Indiana state representative
 * Larry Vaughn, community activist

Withdrawn

 * Clif Marsiglio, educator (endorsed Shackleford)
 * Gregory Meriweather, community engagement consultant (endorsed Shackleford)

Nominee

 * Jefferson Shreve, former city councilor

Eliminated in primary

 * John Couch, business owner
 * James Jackson, pastor
 * Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, political reporter

Declined

 * Joe Elsener, chair of the Marion County Republican Party
 * Steve Sorrel, businessman