2011 Indianapolis mayoral election
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The Indianapolis mayoral election of 2011 took place on November 8, 2011. Incumbent Mayor Greg Ballard won Reelection. with 52% of the vote. http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/politics/ballard-kennedy-mayoral-results
Candidates
Republican party
- Greg Ballard, incumbent mayor
Democratic party
- Melina Kennedy, former Deputy Mayor for Economic Development
Defeated in the primary
- Sam Carson[1]
- Ron Gibson
- Brian William
Libertarian party
- Chris Bowen
Campaign
The campaign was the most expensive in Indianapolis history, with the candidates raising a combined $6 million.[2] Representative André Carson, Sam Carson's nephew, endorsed Melina Kennedy.[3] The Indianapolis Star also endorsed Kennedy.[4]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Greg Ballard (R) |
Melina Kennedy (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC-MRA | October 29-31, 2011 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 44% | 33% | — | 23% |
References
- ^ "Carson To Enter Indianapolis Mayoral Race". WRTV. 2011-02-10. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
- ^ "Expensive mayoral campaign winds down". WTHR. 2011-11-08. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
- ^ "Messy Family Stuff". onPolitix. 2011-02-14. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
- ^ "Editorial Board endorsement: City needs Kennedy". The Indianapolis Star. 2011-10-30. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
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