Indianapolis Mayor Used City Suites for Campaign Donors, Report Claims
An investigation by IndyStar and Mirror Indy reveals that Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has frequently used the city's private suites at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium to entertain campaign donors and well-connected individuals. This practice appears to contradict his…
Indianapolis, IN, July 29, 2026 —
An investigation by IndyStar and Mirror Indy has brought to light the frequent use of private suites at Indianapolis’s premier venues, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium, by Mayor Joe Hogsett to entertain campaign donors and other connected individuals.
The report suggests that this practice may conflict with a promise made by Hogsett during his 2015 mayoral campaign, where he stated an intention to “renounce all perks of the office.” The findings detail specific instances where campaign donors reportedly received access to these city-owned suites not long after making substantial contributions to Hogsett’s campaign.
Further details from the investigation include Mayor Hogsett’s utilization of an Indianapolis 500-themed Corvette. This vehicle was reportedly part of a promotional program, though specifics regarding the program’s nature or duration were not fully detailed in the initial summary.
The investigation by IndyStar and Mirror Indy examined the mayor’s activities related to the use of these facilities and the associated benefits, raising questions about transparency and the adherence to campaign pledges. The exact number of instances or the total value of the entertainment provided was not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by By Hayleigh Colombo for IndyStar on mirrorindy.org, see more information here.
