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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Tony MyersRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Cory WilliamsRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Abby CoffmanDemocratic

    • Pledges careful stewardship as state school funding falls

  • Mary Jean MathesNo party listed

    • Supported school updates without added cost to taxpayers

Education

  • Tony MyersRepublican

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

  • Cory WilliamsRepublican

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

  • Abby CoffmanDemocratic

    • Supports attracting and retaining high-quality teachers
    • Supports strong academics, athletics and arts programs

  • Mary Jean MathesNo party listed

    • Supports real-life internships and evolving curriculum

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.