School board elections
Mirror Indy teamed up with Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI to bring together everything you need to know about 2024 school board elections in Marion County.
Here’s who won school board races across Marion County
School board elections took place in 10 Indy-area school districts.
Voter guides
Beech Grove school board guide: 5 candidates running for 4 seats
The elected school board members will deal with the effects of an ongoing teacher shortage and recent grade reconfigurations.
Decatur Township school board guide: 2 incumbents run to keep their seats
The two candidates are unopposed in the Decatur Township school board race.
Franklin Township school board guide: 2 candidates running for seats
One candidate is running for reelection while another is seeking a first term.
Meet the candidates running for the Indianapolis Public Schools board
Eight candidates are vying for four seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board.
Lawrence Township school board guide: Challenger looks to unseat incumbent
Lawrence residents will vote on candidates for three school board seats this fall.
Perry Township school board guide: 3 candidates vying for 4 seats
One write-in candidate is also running, though her name won’t appear on the ballot.
Pike Township school board guide: Meet the candidates
Elected board members will oversee use of the district’s recently passed tax referendum.
Warren Township school board guide: Meet the 5 candidates
One newcomer is running as four others look to secure reelections.
Washington Township school board guide: 3 candidates running
Washington Township school board members will oversee a leadership transition next year as Superintendent Nikki Woodson plans her retirement.
Wayne Township school board guide: 4 candidates running for 3 seats
Three seats are up for election in the district home to Ben Davis High School.
Perspectives
How these Indy college students voted may surprise you
Top issues for young voters included everything from reproductive rights to immigration to the economy.
IPS board to fill vacant position after vice president Kenneth Allen resigns
Although Allen lost his reelection bid, Indianapolis Public Schools board members must now appoint a new member to serve for the remainder of the year.
Astin Vick joins the Perry Township school board
Astin Vick won election as a write-in candidate and will join the board in January. She’ll replace incumbent Steven Johnson.
IPS Board member Kenneth Allen resigns, sworn in as Center Township constable
Kenneth Allen resigned from the Indianapolis Public Schools Board Friday evening, just days after losing his reelection bid and minutes after being sworn in as the new Center Township constable.
Out-of-state Indiana college students face barriers to voting
Some college students say they’ve faced challenges trying to vote with mail-in ballots.
Divide over teacher, administrator pay heightens on Lawrence school board
Members of the Lawrence Township school board have taken sides in the re-election bid of one of their own after a lingering dispute over administrative pay has reached a boiling point.
IPS candidates endorsed by charter-friendly groups outraise opponents
Candidates endorsed by charter-friendly groups have outraised their opponents in the most competitive and expensive IPS board election since 2020.
Indiana governor candidates discuss absenteeism, literacy and teacher pay
Three candidates are running for Indiana governor and a chance to shape education policy in the state.
Mock elections, real registrations: Indiana students take part in voting
Shortridge Key Club held a voter registration drive for students who will be 18 by Election Day on Nov. 5.
How my neighbors and I fixed an IPS school board map
A conversation with my neighbors exposed a data error that could have confused voters.
Meet local candidates, register to vote at Martin University Sept. 29
The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 5 election is Oct. 7.
These teens aren’t old enough to vote. But they want you to.
KIPP Indy teens spent a recent morning urging Martindale Brightwood residents to vote.
2024 Elections

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