Chase C. Nattkemper
Candidate for School Board Member, Vigo County School Corporation, District 1-1
Background
- Occupation
- Bank associate
First Financial Bank associate and Indiana University political science graduate who grew up in Terre Haute and attended Vigo County schools. He ran in the May 2026 Republican primary for Vigo County Council District 4.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports an evacuation plan for the carbon sequestration project
ReportFacilities, community trust and more discussed at schools forumNews coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 30, 2026 · tribstar.com
“Nattkemper said “absolutely” an emergency response/evacuation plan should be a priority.”
Education
Supports the Option 6.2 east-side high school plan
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County School Board, District 1Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Option 6.2 is the bold, transformative vision our community needs.”
Proposes expanding free early college and career pathways
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County School Board, District 1Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Our biggest incentive is expanding free Early College and career-technical pathways.”
Government & transparency
Pledges openness and accessibility as a board member
ReportFacilities, community trust and more discussed at schools forumNews coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 30, 2026 · tribstar.com
“I’ll be an open book.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Chase C. Nattkemper on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Vigo County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Two more candidates file for Vigo school board
News coverage · Tribune-Star · Jun 18, 2026 · tribstar.com
- Several file for Vigo County Council District 4
News coverage · Tribune-Star · Feb 6, 2026 · tribstar.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County School Board, District 1
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Facilities, community trust and more discussed at schools forum
News coverage · Tribune-Star · Sep 30, 2026 · tribstar.com
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