Are you passionate about Adams Central? Now is the time to consider running for one of three eligible school board seats. Districts 2, 3, and 4 will be elected during the 2026 November General Election.
There are Candidate 101 Webinars being hosted by the Indiana School Board Association for those wanting to know more about serving on a school board.
June 10 at 6:30 PM
June 12 at 12:30 PM
To register, visit https://www.isba-ind.org/resources/candidate-101
To run for a school board office, you must fill out the required forms in the candidate packet. The packet includes
1. Acknowledgment Campaign Finance Report Filings Receipt
2. CAN-34: Petition of Nomination and Consent for School Board Office Elected in 2026. People who sign the petition must be registered voters. It is helpful to get more than 10 signatures to ensure you have enough valid signers.
3. CAN-12: Statement of Economic Interest for Local & School Board Offices
4. 2026 State of Indiana Campaign Finance Reporting Schedule
5. 2026 Indiana Election Calendar
6. Political Signs and “Disclaimer” Requirements for Political Literature and Advertisements.
The Campaign Finance Manual, along with many reports, can be found on the Indiana Election Division website: https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/campaign-finance/
Many forms are date and time-sensitive, so be sure to file on time. The CFA-4 report can be mailed, emailed, or dropped off at the Clerk’s office.
Candidate Forms: https://www.co.adams.in.us/365/Candidates-Info
Campaign Finance Forms: https://www.co.adams.in.us/378/Campaign-Finance-Forms
Email: election@adamscounty.in.gov
For a closer look at the District Maps visit the Adams County website.
On the left side of the page, click on Layers and click on School Board Districts.