Dawn Downer

About this race

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

4 candidates ran for Marion Franklin Township School Board, At Large in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Dawn Downer

Early childhood education project manager. The incumbent at-large board member, a Franklin Central and Purdue graduate and parent of a district graduate. She previously served as state director of Indiana's First Steps early intervention program and chief of staff at the state's disability services agency.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Fiscal responsibility and support for employees
• Academic growth, including the new reading curriculum
• Safety and student well-being
• Expand career, health sciences and dual-credit pathways

In their own words: Chalkbeat Indiana / WFYI questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Dawn Downer that we can reliably source yet.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site · Chalkbeat Indiana / WFYI questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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More about Dawn Downer

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Also running

• Komal (Komal Kaur) Chohan · Independent
• Tim Mcvey · Republican
• Antonio Dewayne Key, Sr · Democrat

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Quick answers

Is Dawn Downer the incumbent?

Yes. Dawn Downer currently holds this office.

What does the Marion Franklin Township School Board, At Large seat do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who is Dawn Downer running against?

Komal (Komal Kaur) Chohan, Tim Mcvey and Antonio Dewayne Key, Sr, for Marion Franklin Township School Board, At Large.

Should I vote for Dawn Downer?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Dawn Downer's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.