The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1987 took place on November 3, 1987, and saw the reelection of Republican William H. Hudnut III to a fourth term.

Hundut defeated Democratic nominee J. Bradford Senden, a self-employed political consultant.[2]

Primaries

Partisan primary elections were held on May 5.[3]

Democratic primary

Self-employed political consultant J. Bradford Senden defeated six other candidates in the Democratic primary.[3]

Republican primary

Incumbent mayor Hadnut was re-nominated, defeating perennial candidate James W. Black in the Republican primary.[3]

1987 Indianapolis Republican mayoral primary[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William H. Hudnut III (incumbent) 34,046 88
Republican James W. Black 4,534 12

General election

1987 Indianapolis mayoral election [1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William H. Hudnut III (incumbent) 109,107 66.3
Democratic J. Bradford Senden 38,193 23.2
Other Others 17,223 10.5
Turnout 164,523
Majority 70,914
Republican hold

References

  1. 1 2 Bodenhamer, David J. (1994). The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. p. 1356 and 1357. ISBN 0-253-31222-1.
  2. ↑ Klose, Kevin (May 6, 1987). "Gary's Mayor Defeated In Democratic Primary". Washington Post. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Colorful Issues Decide Municipal Elections". New London, Connecticut: The Day. The Associated Press. May 7, 1987. p. 23. Retrieved March 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
Preceded by
1983		 Indianapolis mayoral election
1987		 Succeeded by
1991
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987_Indianapolis_mayoral_election