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Vote for Public Education 

Below are details about how you can ensure you are voting for public education in Indiana. 
School Referenda 
School Referenda on the Ballot this November 3
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School Tax Levy
  1. Bremen Public Schools
  2. Gary Community School Corporation 
  3. Southeast Dubois County School Corporation
  4. Wawasee Community School Corporation
Reorganization Referendum
  1. Town of Middletown and Fall Creek Township

​You can find the full list of school referenda here. ​

Why vote for a referendum? 

Three simple reasons. 
  1. Since 2009, local public schools have been losing funding—via the state budget or circuit breaker (property tax cap) laws or both—but the state has allowed school districts to use referenda to make ends meet. 
  2. A well-funded school is a well-resourced school—a "good school"—and well-resourced schools are essential to a community.
  3. Thriving, well-resourced schools help retain property values. 
Teachers On the BALLOT
Educators on the Ballot—The List 

​You can find the complete list here - https://www.indianacoalitionforpubliced.org/teachers-educators-on-the-ballot/

How do I support putting a teacher in the statehouse? You can find links to almost all the campaigns here. Direct donations are always welcome. *This PDF was not created by ICPE-MC. At this point in time, we are not formally endorsing these candidates.
School Board ElectioNS
School Board Elections
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - First day to file a petition and consent for a school board member elected at the general election.

Friday, August 21, 2020 - DEADLINE, by noon, to file a petition and consent for a school board office elected at the general election.

More information can be found here. ​

School Board Candidates for Richland–Bean Blossom

School Board Candidates for MCCSC
Pro-PubLIC Ed Candidates
​How Do I Find Out if My Candidate Supports Public Education? 

Refer to ICPE's PAC, Hoosiers for Public Education endorsement list here. 

Not on the list? You ask the legislator or candidate, you ask us, you do a little homework and then share your findings with friends, relatives, neighbors. Curious as to topics you can ask? See our beliefs. ​

For access to the ICPE legislator report cards and campaign finance information, see the next section below, Pro-Public Ed Legislators.
PRo-Public Ed LEgislators
General Information on Where Current Legislators Stand

ICPE 2020 Legislative Positions

Read the 2020 ICPE legislative positions. See if your current legislators support these positions. 

Legislative Report Card

The state-level Indiana Coalition for Public Education also grades our state legislators. Their position: "If legislators can grade our schools, we can grade them."

Here are the grades state legislators received in 2020.

Here are the grades state legislators received in 2018. 

Here are the grades state legislators received in 2016.

Who Does Your Legislator Work For? 

See this blog post that shows some information gathered from Indiana's campaign finance website. 
Registered to VOte?
Ensure You Are Registered to Vote
Moved recently? Have a family member turning 18 in 2020? Haven't voted in a while? Go to the Voter Portal here and be sure you are registered to vote. Rather register by paper? Go here. 

Where Do I Vote? 
Enter your address in here. 

How Do I Absentee Vote Due to COVID-19? 
It has yet to be decided if voters can vote by absentee mail-in ballot in the November election. However many already qualify. 
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You can find the most current information here. 
​You can request you absentee ballot online here. 

If you want to make your voice heard on no-excuse absentee by mail voting, here is who you can contact: 
Indiana Election Commission, Governor, and your elected officials to voice your opinion!
Indiana Election Commission
Email: elections@iec.in.gov
Governor Holcomb
317-232-4567
https://www.in.gov/gov/2752.htm
Secretary of State Lawson
317-232-6532
constituent@sos.IN.gov

League of Women Voters
More information can be found on the local League of Women Voters website. https://www.lwv-bmc.org/voter-service
General Election Dates
Key 2020 General  Election Dates
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Request for Absentee Ballot for General Election Begins: Now!
Voter Registration Ends for General Election: October 5
Early In-Person Voting Begins: October 6
Request for Absentee Ballot Must Be Received By: October 22 
Absentee Ballot Deadline: November 2, noon
Election Day: November 3, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Access the complete, updated calendar here.
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Vote for Public Education Yard Signs and Clings

Get 'em here! Show you support for public education this election season by making a donation to receive a car cling (fancy bumper sticker) or yard sign or both! Thus far we have donated $1,800 to the ICPE PAC, Hoosiers for Public Education. They have vetted and endorsed public education candidates and will give our donation to candidates who need funding the most. There are so many amazing candidates pro-public education candidates running this year in Indiana. We honestly are awe struck! 
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  • About Us
    • Mission & Vision
    • Our Beliefs
    • By-Laws
    • Who Is Our Lobbyist
    • Why We Need to Defend Public Education
    • Board Members
    • Friends
    • How You Can Help
  • How to Join
  • Meetings & Events
    • Meetings & Calendar
    • Events
  • Podcast
  • Blog
  • Press
    • Contact the Press
    • In the News
    • Press Releases
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  • Contact Us
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