Crawfordsville School Board, At Large (Montgomery County)

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

6 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

Results so far: Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 4,831 of 5,067 precincts reporting: J. KENT MINNETTE (Republican) 1,783 (21.5%), JAMES MONTE THOMPSON (Republican) 1,568 (18.9%), Ellen Elaine Ball (Democrat) 1,515 (18.2%), KATHLEEN BROWN 1,269 (15.3%), STEVEN C TOMAMICHEL (Republican) 1,265 (15.2%), DARREN M HEEKE 909 (10.9%). From the official election results site (enr.indianavoters.in.gov). This race fills 3 seats; the top 3 vote-getters are elected. SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them. Official results.

What this office does

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.

Candidates

Ellen Elaine Ball

Democrat
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Kathleen Brown

Independent
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Darren M Heeke

Independent
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

J. Kent Minnette

Republican
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

James Monte Thompson

Republican
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Steven C Tomamichel

Republican
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What are the results so far?
Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 4,831 of 5,067 precincts reporting: J. KENT MINNETTE (Republican) 1,783 (21.5%), JAMES MONTE THOMPSON (Republican) 1,568 (18.9%), Ellen Elaine Ball (Democrat) 1,515 (18.2%), KATHLEEN BROWN 1,269 (15.3%), STEVEN C TOMAMICHEL (Republican) 1,265 (15.2%), DARREN M HEEKE 909 (10.9%). From the official election results site (enr.indianavoters.in.gov). This race fills 3 seats; the top 3 vote-getters are elected. SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.
Who is running for Crawfordsville School Board, At Large (Montgomery County) in 2026?
Ellen Elaine Ball (Democrat), Kathleen Brown (Independent), Darren M Heeke (Independent), J. Kent Minnette (Republican), James Monte Thompson (Republican) and Steven C Tomamichel (Republican).
What does this office 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 should I vote for in the Crawfordsville School Board, At Large (Montgomery County) race?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
When is the election?
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.

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