Indianapolis Public Education Corporation — Operating Referendum (Marion County)

What it does

Shall the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation increase property taxes paid to the Indianapolis Public Schools (

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

Official text: source

Background

According to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, Indianapolis Public Schools (Indianapolis Public Education Corporation) submitted its board resolution proposing the referendum on June 25, 2026, at a tax rate of no more than $0.372 per $100 of assessed value.

The Marion County Auditor certified the corporation's median household assessed value at $150,000, with an estimated annual tax increase of $221 for that home if the referendum passes.

Under House Enrolled Act 1423 (2026), the power to certify school tax levy referendums for the ballot moved from the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners to the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation starting April 1, 2026, according to the Indiana Secretary of State.

The department found the proposed ballot language complied with Indiana law and approved it on June 26, 2026.

Put on the ballot by Indianapolis Public Education Corporation (resolution submitted to DLGF June 25, 2026; vote not stated in the DLGF determination).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

How many votes does Indianapolis Public Education Corporation need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Indianapolis Public Education Corporation?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.