Indiana candidate who refused to condemn Hitler-quoting group wins mayoralty

Republican Sue Finkam gains Carmel mayor's seat after decrying Hitler quote but refusing to denounce Moms for Liberty

A Republican candidate who refused to denounce a local chapter of Moms for Liberty that used a quote by Adolf Hitler in a newsletter has won her election as mayor of Carmel, Indiana, a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis.

City councilwoman Sue Finkam defeated Democratic candidate and fellow city councilman Miles Nelson in Tuesday's municipal election, according to unofficial returns from the Hamilton county election office. The election closed a contentious and at times bitter race to lead the city of about 102,000 people and succeed its longtime mayor.