School board

School Board Member, Vincennes Community School Corporation

At large

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

What this office does: The school board sets policy, hires the superintendent and adopts the budget for Vincennes Community School Corporation.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Breanne ClarkNo party listed
- Pledges responsible use of school resources
Patrick HutchisonRepublican
- Pledges to manage budget adjustments under Senate Bill 1
Lynne Rupple BobeNo party listed
- Pledges financial responsibility as school funding tightens

Public safety

Breanne ClarkNo party listed
No documented position found.
Patrick HutchisonRepublican
- Supported creating the district's in-house school police department
Lynne Rupple BobeNo party listed
No documented position found.

Education

Breanne ClarkNo party listed
- Supports a strong reading and literacy foundation for students
- Pledges support for teachers and staff
Patrick HutchisonRepublican
- Supports continued curriculum investment from preschool to graduation
Lynne Rupple BobeNo party listed
- Pledges to work against bullying in schools
- Supports more programs fostering inclusivity and mental well-being

Government & transparency

Breanne ClarkNo party listed
- Supports board oversight rather than managing daily school operations
Patrick HutchisonRepublican
No documented position found.
Lynne Rupple BobeNo party listed
- Proposes more opportunities for parent and community input

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; 4 issues covered in this race.