IPS School Board Candidate Forum 2026

Join WFYI and Chalkbeat Indiana for the IPS School Board Candidate Forum on October 19 at the Indianapolis Public Library's Central Library.
About this Event

Indianapolis voters will help shape the future of IPS schools this fall. Join WFYI and Chalkbeat Indiana for the IPS School Board Candidate Forum on October 19 at the Indianapolis Public Library's Central Library. With five of seven seats on the ballot and the first bipartisan forum of the race, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Pre-registration is appreciated by not required.

At-Large:

Sacha Sharp - Democrat

Heather Houston - Independent

Alexander S. Nyirendah - Democrat

Angelia Moore - Democrat

District 2:

Hasaan Rashid - Democrat

District 3

Daqavise D. Winston - Democrat

Lauren Eugene Heger - Democrat

Derek Redelman - Independent

District 5

Nicole Carey - Democrat

Pearl Taylor - Democrat

Yuri Smith Sr. - Democrat

Learn more about the candidates in our voting guide: Here are the 15 candidates running for the Indianapolis Public Schools Board in 2026

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 p.m.

Not sure which district you live in? Find your voting district and more at indy.gov/activity/find-voting-districts