Dawn Downer
Candidate for School Board Member, Franklin Township Community School Corporation, At large
Background
- Occupation
- Project manager in early childhood education
At-large member of the Franklin Township school board seeking re-election, with no party affiliation. A former state director of Indiana's First Steps early intervention program and chief of staff for the state disability services agency, she graduated from Franklin Central High School and Purdue University.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges a balanced budget with competitive staff pay.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Franklin Township school board race has 7 candidates for 3 seatsCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“Maintain a balanced and sustainable budget while making thoughtful investments in student achievement, competitive and equitable staff compensation”
Public safety
Supports addressing safety threats and behavior that disrupts learning.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Franklin Township school board race has 7 candidates for 3 seatsCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“This includes addressing physical safety concerns as well as behaviors that interfere with learning.”
Education
Supports expanding career, health sciences and dual-credit pathways.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Franklin Township school board race has 7 candidates for 3 seatsCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“I support continuing to expand Career and Technical Education, Health Sciences, dual-credit, advanced coursework, and other pathways”
Supports continued emphasis on elementary reading literacy.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Franklin Township school board race has 7 candidates for 3 seatsCandidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
“At the elementary level, continued emphasis on reading literacy is particularly important.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Dawn Downer on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Marion County offices and districts)
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
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Voter guide 2026: Franklin Township school board race has 7 candidates for 3 seats
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana · Sep 11, 2026 · chalkbeat.org
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