School board

School Board Member, South Harrison Community Schools

District 4, Harrison Township

Vote for: 2
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 4
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The school board sets policy, hires the superintendent and adopts the budget for South Harrison Community Schools.

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Tony Myers

Republican

Bank manager

The gist

Supports keeping outside influences out of classrooms
Supports new board members who protect children and teachers

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Supports keeping outside influences out of classrooms
SH Harrison Township school board seat draws four (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 30, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“Making sure we are doing everything possible to keep the world out of our classes so our children can learn.”
Supports new board members who protect children and teachers
SH Harrison Township school board seat draws four (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 30, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“We need people that will protect not only our children but also our teachers.”

Cory Williams

Republican

Realtor and small business owner

The gist

Supports keeping students at the center of every decision
Supports efforts to keep students and families in the district

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Supports keeping students at the center of every decision
SH Harrison Township school board seat draws four (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 30, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“My No. 1 priority will be keeping all students at the center of every decision we make.”
Supports efforts to keep students and families in the district
SH Harrison Township school board seat draws four (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 30, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“I believe we must continually ask what we can do better to retain our students, support our families and strengthen our schools”

Abby Coffman

Democratic

Educator, Indiana University Graduate School of Education

The gist

Supports attracting and retaining high-quality teachers
Pledges careful stewardship as state school funding falls
Supports strong academics, athletics and arts programs

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Supports attracting and retaining high-quality teachers
SH Harrison Township school board seat draws four (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 30, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“attracting and retaining high quality teachers must remain a priority”
Pledges careful stewardship as state school funding falls
SH Harrison Township school board seat draws four (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 30, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“I am committed to being a fiscally responsible steward of taxpayer dollars”
Supports strong academics, athletics and arts programs
SH Harrison Township school board seat draws four (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 30, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“Strong academics, athletics and programs such as band, choir and drama showcase what South Harrison has to offer.”

Mary Jean Mathes

No party listedIncumbent

Retired teacher; South Harrison school board member

The gist

Supports real-life internships and evolving curriculum
Supported school updates without added cost to taxpayers

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Supports real-life internships and evolving curriculum
SH Harrison Township school board seat draws four (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 30, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“securing out of school, real life job internships/mentorships and helping to develop the soft skills necessary to adapt to changing workplaces”
Supported school updates without added cost to taxpayers
SH Harrison Township school board seat draws four (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Sep 30, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“This was done at no additional cost to taxpayers as we were able to piggyback off an expired bond”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.