Vote for Public EducationBelow 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 School Tax Levy
You can find the full list of school referenda here. Why vote for a referendum? Three simple reasons.
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. 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 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!