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Voters should look beyond the label when casting ballots for public schools

  • Jennifer Smith-Margraf

This November, Hoosier voters will see something new on their ballots. For the first time, school board candidates may appear with a party affiliation beside their names.  The Indiana State Teachers Association opposed this change. We believed then, and still believe now, that decisions about local schools should be centered on students, educators and communities […]

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Getting ready to vote? Compare candidates with the 2026 Alaska Voter Guide

  • Claire Stremple, James Brooks

The Alaska Beacon, Alaska Public Media, KTOO and the Anchorage Daily News worked together this year and have created a voter guide to help Alaskans make informed choices when they vote. The 2026 Alaska Voter Guide won’t replace debates, forums and public statements. Instead, it’s something extra, aimed at informing voters about what candidates believe […]