Composition of The Council
The Council consists of 29 seats, corresponding to 25 districts apportioned by population throughout Marion County and four At-large seats. Although all cities in Marion County, apart from Indianapolis, retained their status after the merger, their residents are represented on the Council and vote alongside other county residents. Every seat is up for reelection every 4 years. The head of council is the Council President who is elected by the majority party at the Council's first meeting in January. Following the 2011 elections, Democrats regained control of the council with a 16–13 majority. Republicans previously held a 16–13–1 majority. Republicans have generally been stronger in the southern and western parts (Decatur, Franklin, Perry, and Wayne townships) of the county while Democrats have been stronger in the central and northern parts (Center, Pike, and Washington townships). Republican and Democratic strength is split in Warren and Lawrence townships.
| Affiliation | Members |
|
| Democratic Party | 15 | |
| Republican Party | 14 | |
| Total |
29 | |
| Democratic Majority |
1 | |
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