Before the elections Democrats held a 14–11-seat majority.

Primaries for the council were held May 7, 2019.

[1] Following the elections Democrats expanded their control of the council with a 20–5 majority.

[2][3] This marked the first time in Indianapolis history that Democrats would hold a super majority on the council.

[4] In the Indianapolis mayoral election held at the same time, Democrat Joe Hogsett beat Republican Jim Merritt 72% to 27%.