Whitley County Consolidated School Board, District Columbia City

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4 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: Chris Miller (Republican) 3,403 (30.0%), Katherine (Kate) Method (Republican) 2,851 (25.1%), Bryan Smethers 2,849 (25.1%), Stephanie (Porter) Wilson (Republican) 2,250 (19.8%). From the official election results site (enr.indianavoters.in.gov). This race fills 2 seats; the top 2 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

Katherine (Kate) Method

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

Chris Miller

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

Bryan Smethers

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

Stephanie (Porter) Wilson

Republican
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.
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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: Chris Miller (Republican) 3,403 (30.0%), Katherine (Kate) Method (Republican) 2,851 (25.1%), Bryan Smethers 2,849 (25.1%), Stephanie (Porter) Wilson (Republican) 2,250 (19.8%). From the official election results site (enr.indianavoters.in.gov). This race fills 2 seats; the top 2 vote-getters are elected. SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.
Who is running for Whitley County Consolidated School Board, District Columbia City in 2026?
Katherine (Kate) Method (Republican), Chris Miller (Republican), Bryan Smethers (Independent) and Stephanie (Porter) Wilson (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 Whitley County Consolidated School Board, District Columbia City 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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