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Looking for education races on your ballot? Here’s why you’ll have to wait.

Looking for education races on your ballot? Here’s why you’ll have to wait.

Lawmakers made changes in 2025 to school board elections and referendums. Plus, April 15 isn’t just Tax Day, it's your FAFSA deadline.

MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

Apr 8, 2026

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Good morning from MJ at Chalkbeat Indiana! Today’s top story will help you prepare for what you won’t see on your ballot when you go vote in the primary election. School board races and referendums will have to wait until November. Read more below.

And in the meantime, check out these primary voter guides: learn about the candidates from IndyStar, and what to bring and where to go from Mirror Indy.

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Why there are no education elections on your primary ballot

Why there are no education elections on your primary ballot

State lawmakers made changes to make Indiana school board elections partisan and when schools could ask voters for tax increases in 2025. This year, voters will see those changes.

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It’s not just your taxes: Indiana FAFSA deadline is April 15, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Here’s where eastside students can catch up on required vaccines, Mirror Indy

Noblesville school shooter to be released from court monitoring as he turns 21, WFYI

Lumina poll: Employers value college degrees but require more training, Indiana Public Media

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