A bill that will make school board elections partisan is headed to Gov. Mike Braun's desk. Here's how Evansville lawmakers voted.

Supporters say the bill tells voters about the candidates. Opponents say it injects politics into schools and makes "normal" people less likely to run.

A group of local organizations are hosting an evening discussion with an Indiana University-Bloomington professor early next month, where she will talk about topics including the 2024 election cycle and 2026 midterms.

County Chief Clerk Robin Maryai, who again will serve on the county’s official return board, said the last day to register to vote in the primary is May 5, while May 13 is the last day to apply for an absentee/mail-in ballot.

Thursday in favor of a measure allowing Indiana school board candidates to run for office under a political party label.

If passed, the bill would take effect immediately, allowing the governor to start replacing current elected trustees at will.

If Gov. Mike Braun affixes his signature, Indiana will join the handful of states running partisan school board elections after a squeaker of a final vote Thursday.