Update (8:29 p.m.)

Around 8:27 p.m. Tuesday, officials with Hamilton County sent its final report of results. According to the results, 56.6% of voters have voted for Finkam, while 42.24% of voters have voted for Nelson. As of this time, all of the county’s 208 precincts have reported.

Update (8:09 p.m.)

Nelson has conceded in the Carmel mayor’s race, according to FOX59/CBS4 reporters in the field.

Update (7:47 p.m.)

Around 7:44 p.m. Tuesday, officials with Hamilton County reported an additional set of election results. According to the results, 53.62% of voters have voted for Finkam, while 45.41% of voters have voted for Nelson. As of this time, 118 out of the county’s 208 precincts have reported.

Update (7:24 p.m.)

Around 7:21 p.m. Tuesday, officials with Hamilton County reported an additional set of election results. According to the results, 52.04% of voters have voted for Finkam, while 47.11% of voters have voted for Nelson. As of this time, almost 14,000 votes have been counted.

Update (6:55 p.m.)

Around 6:52 p.m. Tuesday, officials with Hamilton County reported an additional set of election results. According to the results, 50.76% of voters have voted for Finkam, while 48.4% of voters have voted for Nelson. As of this time, a little more than 13,000 votes have been counted.

Update (6:45 p.m.)

Around 6:41 p.m. Tuesday, officials with Hamilton County reported in the initial batch of election results that 50.75% of voters have voted for Finkam, while 48.4% of voters have voted for Nelson, with 2% of precincts reporting.

Update (6:12 p.m.)

Election Day polls are now closed. This story will be updated with results as they start coming in.

Original Story:

INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time in nearly 30 years, Carmel voters will be choosing a new person to serve as the city’s mayor.

One of two current Carmel city council members, Republican Sue Finkam and Democrat Miles Nelson, will be the next mayor of Carmel.

This comes after long-time Mayor Jim Brainard decided not to run for re-election. According to previous reports, Brainard served seven consecutive terms since he was first elected in 1995.

Nelson previously said that he is running for the position to build on Brainard’s legacy and to keep the city as a whole moving forward. Finkam cited her 30-year business experience, as well as her prioritizing fiscal responsibility, as why she should be considered for the position.

Other cities across Central Indiana also have mayoral races, including:

  • Columbus
  • Muncie
  • Beech Grove
  • Southport
  • Lawrence

Look below for live results for the various mayoral races across Central Indiana after results begin to come in Tuesday evening.

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