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:

At Large
Sacha Sharp - Democrat
Heather Houston - Independent
Alexander S. Nyirendah - Democrat
Angelia Moore - Democrat

District 2
Bryan Duarte - Democrat
Hasaan Rashid - Democrat

District 4
Lindsey Cornett

District 3
Daqavise D. Winston - Democrat
Lauren Eugene Heger - Democrat
Hope Duke Star - Democrat
Derek Redelman - Independent

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