The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1987 took place on November 3, 1987, and saw the reelection of Republican William H. Hudnut III to a fourth term.
Hundut defeated Democratic nominee J. Bradford Senden, a self-employed political consultant.
Partisan primary elections were held on May 5.
Self-employed political consultant J. Bradford Senden defeated six other candidates in the Democratic primary.
Incumbent mayor Hadnut was re-nominated, defeating perennial candidate James W. Black in the Republican primary.