Indianapolis, IN Politics: Is It Liberal or Conservative?

Election Results and Trends in Indianapolis, IN

In the last Presidential election, Indianapolis, IN voted predominantly Democrat, with 63.6% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 34.4% of voters in Indianapolis voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.0%. Based on these voting patterns, Indianapolis is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 92nd out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Indianapolis ranks 248th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.

Presidential Elections Voting Trend

The last six Presidential election results (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) for Indianapolis, IN are: R D D D D D

Indianapolis has shown a mixed trend in Presidential elections over the last 25 years. While the state of Indiana has generally favored Republican candidates like Bob Dole (1996), George W. Bush (2000, 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump (2016, 2020), Marion County, where Indianapolis is located, leaned Democrat in supporting Barack Obama (2008) and Joe Biden (2020). The urban-suburban divide in the city has contributed to these varied outcomes.

Local Elections

Local/City-level elections in Indianapolis have also reflected a competitive and mixed trend. Republican mayors such as Stephen Goldsmith (1992–2000) and Greg Ballard (2008–2016) have alternated with Democrat leaders like Bart Peterson (2000–2008) and Joe Hogsett (2016–present). The shifts indicate a politically engaged electorate, responding to local issues rather than strictly adhering to party lines.

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