Indianapolis voters will help shape the future of IPS schools this fall. Join WFYI and Chalkbeat Indiana for the IPS School Board Candidate Forum on October 19 at the Indianapolis Public Library's Central Library. With five of seven seats on the ballot, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Pre-registration is appreciated by not required.

Participating candidates include:

• At-Large
  
  • Sacha Sharp - Democrat
  • Heather Houston - Independent
  • Alexander S. Nyirendah - Democrat
  • Angelia Moore - Democrat
• District 2
  
  • Hasaan Rashid - Democrat
• District 3
  
  • Daqavise D. Winston - Democrat
  • Lauren Eugene Heger - Democrat
  • Derek Redelman - Independent
• District 4
  
  • Lindsey Cornett - Democrat
  • Christ Bultman - Democrat
• District 5
  
  • Nicole Carey - Democrat
  • Pearl Taylor - Democrat
  • Yuri Smith Sr. - Democrat

Learn more about the candidates in our voting guide: Here are the 15 candidates running for the Indianapolis Public Schools Board in 2026

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 p.m.

Not sure which district you live in? Find your voting district and more at indy.gov/activity/find-voting-districts