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
Unprecedented IPS school board election will help decide how much power the district keeps
The first big test for both the corporation and the district will be a crucial $95 million referendum.
IPS school board candidates raise over $150,000 from political action groups
In total, the candidates raised more than $257,000 with about 22% coming from individual contributions.
Q&A: Aleesia Johnson talks referendum, budget cuts, IPS’ future
The IPS chief sat down with Mirror Indy to answer big questions facing Indy schools.
“What party are you?” Indiana law transformed school board races
School board candidates may now list a party affiliation on the ballot. Here’s how that’s impacting Goshen.
IPS board candidates discuss school closures, AI and legislative funding at forum
Fifteen candidates are running for five seats — one each in Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 and one at-large seat.
Decoding the ballot: How to read a school referendum question
Mirror Indy explains what that long question at the end of your ballot actually means.
A tax hike or $20M in cuts: Wayne Township’s future on the ballot
Without voters’ support, the westside school district could cut jobs and student programs.
What questions do you have about the Indianapolis school referendum?
Let Mirror Indy know and our K-12 reporter will look into it.
IPS school board endorsements highlight divide between reform, traditional candidates
The IPS board will lose a significant amount of power over district schools after passage of a state law earlier this year.
Where to learn about the Indianapolis school referendum
IPS is having three community meetings to answer questions about the referendum.
Here’s who’s running for school board in Beech Grove
These three candidates will run unopposed to keep their seats.
4 familiar faces running for Wayne Township school board
All candidates in the westside district are sitting school board members.
2024 Elections
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See photos of voters and poll workers from around the city Nov. 5, 2024.
