Indiana School Boards Go Partisan

For the first time in Indiana history, school board candidates can now run with party labels — a game-changing shift that’s turning local education elections into partisan affairs. With a new law taking effect in May, Indiana joins ten other states allowing party affiliation on school board ballots. The June 18 filing deadline saw candidates like Noblesville’s Joe Forgey strategically leveraging party lines — though he personally hopes all run as independents. Across Marion and Hamilton counties, a mix of Democrats, Republicans, and independents are vying for seats, with November 3 elections looming. This move, while intended to clarify candidate positions, risks politicizing education decisions — reshaping how candidates campaign and voters choose, adding a new layer of politics to decisions about our children’s futures. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b25f39bab2203901