Indiana school board candidates split 50-50 on affiliating with a party

By: Jack Forrest

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 677

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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When Noblesville School Board member Misti Ray campaigned for election in 2022, the top question she got was: what party are you with?

Back then, she’d tell people she was conservative. Now, up for reelection in the first cycle since the passage of a state law allowing party affiliation for school board candidates, she’ll be listed as a Republican on the ballot in November.

“It’s just the whole truth and transparency,” Ray said. “The …

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