Eight school corporations in Indiana are seeking voter approval for referendum funding this May, but school leaders have concerns about new, lengthier language on voters' ballots.

Franklin Township Community School Corporation is asking voters to approve a nearly $100 million property tax referendum in the May primary. The construction referendum would allow the school to build an additional wing to the 50-year-old Franklin Central High School and make improvements at six elementary schools.

Perry Township Schools is asking voters to approve an ongoing property tax referendum in the May primary. The referendum would extend the tax increase for home and business owners that was first approved in 2015.

Hoosiers have a little less than a week -- through April 21 -- to apply to vote by mail in the May primary election.

Hoosiers have about three weeks left to register to vote for the May 2022 primary election.

U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) will not face a primary challenger in May following an Indiana Election Commission hearing on Friday. The panel also cleared the way for Tom McDermott to be the Democratic candidate for the seat.

There are now two Democratic candidates vying for the spot amid party division.

Ahead of this weekend's Democratic pre-party convention, some Black elected officials say they won't participate.