2026 school board election

In total, the 15 candidates raised more than $257,000 so far with about 22% coming from individual contributions.

Candidates for the Indianapolis Public Schools board discussed how to bridge the divide between traditional and charter school advocates and what to ask of state lawmakers at a WFYI and Chalkbeat Indiana forum ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Candidates for IPS school board will share the stage on Oct. 19 at the Indianapolis Central Library to answer questions and share their views ahead of the election.

Sherie Scott is one of four candidates running for three seats in the Pike Township school board election Nov. 3.

Cornett was removed from the ballot in August after not meeting requirements to run as a Democrat. Now, she’s back on the ballot but without a political affiliation.

Ten school districts in the county have school board seats up for election. Read our voter guides for candidates’ responses to our surveys in partnership with Chalkbeat Indiana and Mirror Indy.

Two candidates are running unopposed for two school board seats on the Washington Township school board. Read what candidates say about how they will address financial and student achievement issues.

All four candidates on the November ballot currently hold seats on the west Indianapolis school board.

Six candidates are running for three seats on the far east Indianapolis school board for the November election.

Four candidates are running for three school board seats on the Pike Township school board. Read what candidates say about communicating with the community and addressing financial stewardship.