If you’ve ever sat at a school event and thought, “I wish I could help shape what happens here,” this is the moment to step forward. The opportunity to run for a seat on the School Board in the 2026 General Election is officially open, and community members are encouraged to consider putting their names on the ballot.
Petitions may be filed at the Clerk’s Office, and the deadline is firm: noon on June 18, 2026. Candidate packets are available in the Clerk’s Office for anyone exploring the possibility of serving.
Those packets include the required Petition of Nomination and Consent for School Board Office Elected in 2026 (CAN‑34) and the Statement of Economic Interest for Local and School Board Offices (CAN‑12). Both forms can also be downloaded from the Indiana Secretary of State’s website.
Serving on the School Board offers residents a direct role in shaping local education, supporting students, and helping guide long‑term decisions that affect families across the community. For those who want to be part of that work, the filing window is open now.
For more information and access to the necessary forms, visit the Indiana Secretary of State’s election forms page.
https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/election-administrators-portal/election-forms/