Majority of Indiana school referendums pass

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 685

Last Updated: 4 days, 14 hours ago

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Hoosiers supported a majority of referendums for public K-12 schools Tuesday despite widespread concern about property taxes in what was a record year for referendums.

The Indiana School Boards Association found voters supported 27 of the 39 referendums on the ballot this year, or about 70% passage rate.

ISBA Director Terry Spradlin described it as a paradox: In an election dominated by angst about the cost of living, many Hoosiers were still willing …

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