Greg Ballard
Greg Ballard | |
|---|---|
| 48th Mayor of Indianapolis | |
| In office January 1, 2008 – January 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bart Peterson |
| Succeeded by | Joe Hogsett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregory Alan Ballard November 20, 1954 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Party | Independent (2026–present) Republican (until 2026) |
| Spouse | Winnie Ballard |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Indiana University Bloomington |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1978–2001 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
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Gregory Alan Ballard (born November 20, 1954) is an American politician, author, and businessman who served as the 48th mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Marine Corps.
On November 6, 2007, he defeated two-term incumbent Democratic Mayor Bart Peterson by 51% to 47%. It was described as one of the biggest upsets in the political history of Indiana. He was re-elected to the position in 2011 by a somewhat larger margin. He is running for Indiana Secretary of State in 2026 as an independent.