East Chicago school district voters would choose every board member

Voters throughout the East Chicago school corporation would elect all five school board members. Only eligible voters who live within the school corporation could vote. If enacted, the rules would take effect July 1, 2026. Three seats would be elected in 2026 and every four years after; two would be elected in 2028 and every four years after.

Candidates would file a petition with the circuit court clerk to appear on the school board ballot. This would apply to candidates for East Chicago school board seats. The petition would need at least 100 signatures from registered voters living in the school corporation and a statement that the candidate meets the rules for running. Candidates would have to file from 104 through 74 days before the general election.