Voting InformationKnow Before You Go
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While it is too late to register to vote for the November election, it is never too late to check your registration. States regularly re-evaluate their voter rolls, so if you haven’t checked your registration status recently, head to indianavoters.gov and make sure you can vote on or before November 3rd.
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Make sure you’re an informed voter! Indianapolis residents have access to the Indy Votes Sample Ballot which provides you with a full list of who and what will be on your ballot when you vote.
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Making a voting plan is the best way to ensure that you don’t miss the opportunity to have your voice heard at the ballot box. Ask yourself some key questions, like:
“Do I want to vote on Election Day, or do I want to vote early?”
“How will I get to a polling place?”
“Who will I go to the polls with?”
“What do I need to bring to the polls so that I can vote?”
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The polls open at 6:00 am and close at 6:00 pm on Election Day. While we would love you to flaunt your Lindsey Cornett for IPS merch on Election Day, make sure it is covered up when getting in line to vote. Remember: if you are in line when the polls close at 6:00 pm, you are still legally allowed to vote, so stay in line.
Marion County residents can vote at any voting location within Marion County on November 3rd, which means you have a lot of flexibility throughout the day to vote. Check out this page to see a list of all voting centers in Marion County.
What do you need to vote? It’s simple! Just bring a valid photo ID when early voting or voting on Election Day.
FAQs
Where is District 4?
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District 4 covers the south/southwest portions of Indianapolis. It includes the neighborhoods of Fountain Square, Fletcher Place, Bates-Hendricks, Garfield Park, University Heights, Bean Creek, Rosedale Hills, Downtown, West Indianapolis, Old Southside, Hawthorne, Fairfax, and parts of Haughville. If you live in one of these neighborhoods, you can vote for Lindsey!
What schools are located in District 4?
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In alphabetical order: Adelante @ Emma Donnan School 72, Christel House Watanabe Manual High School, Daniel Webster School 46, Edison School of the Arts 47, Eleanor Skillen School 34, Ernie Pyle School 90, Frederick Douglass School 19, George Washington High School, Hope Academy High School, H. W. Longfellow Middle School, James A. Garfield School 31, Matchbook Learning @ Wendell Phillips School 63, The PATH School @ Stephen Foster School 67, Positive Supports Academy, William McKinley School 39, William Penn Middle School 49
But remember: You vote for school board based on where you live, not based on where your kids go to school.
Do I have to have kids who attend an IPS school to vote for you?
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No! If you live within the geography boundaries of District 4, this race will be on your ballot. Check out the map here.
Why is there another referendum on the ballot?
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In 2018, when the previous operating referendum was placed on the ballot, the IPS Board of Commissioners was clear that the approved rate and anticipated income would not be sufficient to meet IPS’s needs long-term. We knew we would need a new referendum in 2026. Couple that reality with Indiana Senate Bill 1, which requires IPS to share more tax revenue with charter schools, and IPS’s financial situation grew more concerning. The 2026 funding referendum rate of $0.37 is still not sufficient to close the funding gap, but it is still essential for IPS’s functioning moving forward. What’s more, this is not just an IPS problem. Most school districts in our area have operating referendums because the state legislature refuses to fund public education appropriately. Our children and teachers need you to vote yes!
Lindsey, why school board?
I’m a former public school teacher, and my children have attended IPS district-run schools since we moved to Indianapolis in 2019. We’ve navigated COVID, Rebuilding Stronger, and now the ILEA/IPEC transition, and I know that Indy families are exhausted. I am running for school board because Indianapolis families deserve a commissioner who understands their experiences in IPS and our hopes for its successful, stable, student-focused future.
Building Better Schools Together
Our schools shape the future of our community, and this campaign is about making sure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Media
Gayle Cosby, “Education in Indy 2026: My thoughts on the candidates for IPS board”
Indianapolis Public Schools, “IPS Board Special Called Meeting - June 24, 2026”
Lindsey Cornett, “HB1136: Indy Moms, Time to Speak Up!”
Lindsey Cornett, “Political Next Steps We All Can Take”
Lindsey Cornett, “I Want to Remember: The 2022-2023 School Year”
Lindsey Cornett, “Three Questions to Ask When Choosing a School”