Loren Eugene Heger
Candidate for School Board Member, Indianapolis Public Schools, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Managing principal, FNEX
- Campaign website
- hegerforips.com
Democratic candidate for IPS District 3. He is managing principal at FNEX, holds a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a public affairs degree from Indiana University, and his daughter attended IPS School 70.
Photo: Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes administrative cuts before classroom cuts.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board (candidate survey responses)Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI · Sep 10, 2026 · s3.amazonaws.com
“We should avoid budget cuts in the classroom and focus on administrative operations cuts.”
Education
Supports passing a referendum to keep IPS operating.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board (candidate survey responses)Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI · Sep 10, 2026 · s3.amazonaws.com
“IPS cannot operate without a referendum being passed.”
Supports state action to fully fund special education.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board (candidate survey responses)Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI · Sep 10, 2026 · s3.amazonaws.com
“IPS special education needs are drastically underfunded and will require action at the statehouse to address the gap.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to press IPEC to hold charter schools fiscally responsible.
ReportVoter guide 2026: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board (candidate survey responses)Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI · Sep 10, 2026 · s3.amazonaws.com
“The IPS Board must advocate for itself at IPEC”
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: Meet the 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board (candidate survey responses)
Candidate questionnaire · Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI · Sep 10, 2026 · s3.amazonaws.com
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