Blake Hesch News Today

Mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve this week rolled out a proposal to freeze property taxes in Indianapolis for residents older than 65 and those seeing drastic increases in assessed home values.

Candidates for Indianapolis mayor, incumbent Democrat Joe Hogsett and challenger Republican Jefferson Shreve, reported their campaign finances to the Marion County Board of Elections last Friday. Altogether, they have raised a combined total of about $20.7 million this year.

Early voting runs through noon on Nov. 6. Election Day is Nov. 7.

Shreve has weighed in on many other issues, from downtown development to improving care at the city’s animal shelter, but his crime-fighting ads dominate the airwaves and are where the campaign has pinned its greatest hopes.

The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce has historically favored incumbents in mayoral elections.

The poll of 400 likely Marion County voters shows Mayor Joe Hogsett leading this year's mayoral race over Republican opponent Jefferson Shreve.

Jefferson Shreve on Tuesday said crowding conditions at the city's animal shelter are due in part to inadequate investments by city officials.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Republican challenger Jefferson Shreve released negative campaign commercials over the past week that make more pointed accusations. IBJ examines the claims.

Republican mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve on Tuesday said the city needs stronger leadership to bring business back to downtown.

Jefferson Shreve, who is running for mayor as a Republican, unveiled a plan Tuesday to boost downtown.