Bart Peterson
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Barton R. Peterson (born June 15, 1958 to parents Howard and Lori) has been mayor of the U.S city of Indianapolis, Indiana, since 2000. A Democrat, he defeated Sue Anne Gilroy 52 percent to 41 percent in 1999 to become Indianapolis' first Democratic mayor since 1967. He was re-elected in 2003 with 63 percent of the vote. He has announced plans to run for re-election in 2007. The Republican Party has announced no slated opposition to Peterson's third term.
Peterson attended North Central High School before enrolling at Purdue University. He then attended law school at the University of Michigan. Before being elected mayor, he served as chief of staff for Governor Evan Bayh.
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| Preceded by Stephen Goldsmith |
Mayor of Indianapolis 2000– |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
