Voter guide 2026: Franklin Township school board race has 7 candidates for 3 seats
This article was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy, and WFYI as part of a collaboration ahead of the 2026 school board elections. Seven candidates are running for three seats on the Franklin Township Community School…
Seven candidates are vying for three seats on the Franklin Township Community School Corporation board in the upcoming November election. The most competitive race is the at-large seat, where incumbent Dawn Downer faces three challengers. Enrollment in the district has grown by 48% over the past 20 years, with nearly half of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch due to family income.
The district comprises three seats based on geographic quadrants, with the at-large seat and two quadrant seats up for election this year. Candidates elected this year will serve four-year terms ending in December 2030.
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