Vop Osili

Candidate for Indianapolis Mayor (Democratic). The election is November 2, 2027.

Running for this seat

Reported by news coverage: WFYI, January 15, 2026
Reported by news coverage: WFYI, April 27, 2026

Not on the ballot yet: the official list comes from Marion County Election Board. How we list candidates.

Background

Architect; Indianapolis City-County Council member

Elected to the Indianapolis City-County Council in 2011 and now in his fourth term; served as council president from 2018 through 2025. Ran for Indiana Secretary of State in 2010. Announced his mayoral campaign in January 2026. Launched the city's first city-funded microloan program for small businesses in lower-income neighborhoods and led the city's "Ban the Box" hiring effort.

In their own words

Lower cost of living
Safe streets & neighborhoods
Expanding access to housing & support services
Opening doors of opportunity for all

From the candidate's own campaign materials.

Left–right placement

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Sources

← Indianapolis Mayor · Indianapolis municipal election, 2027

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