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Indianapolis pastor running for mayor

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INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis pastor is now hoping to become the city's next mayor.

WRTV has learned Pastor James W. Jackson is running as a Republican.

He has filed paperwork and informed his congregation at Fervent Prayer Church Sunday.

A formal announcement is expected soon.

Jackson joins incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett and State Representative Robin Shackleford in the race. Both Hogsett and Shackleford are running as Democrats.

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