Three Candidates Will Seek District 1 School Board Seat

Fishers voters will decide the Hamilton Southeastern Schools representative in the upcoming November election.

Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Administration

Three Candidates Will Seek District 1 School Board Seat

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Do you support raising local taxes to maintain public school funding and academic quality?

Three candidates are running for the District 1 seat on the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees in the November 2026 general election. Residents will choose between the candidates to determine who will represent their local school community.

Why it matters

The board election is critical for families as trustees shape school policies and management, especially following shifts in property and local income taxes mandated by Senate Enrolled Act 1 of 2025. These leadership decisions directly influence how the district manages resources and supports local students.

The race features three candidates for the District 1 seat on the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees. These individuals are vying for the position in the November 2026 general election following recent legislative changes to the local tax structure.

The players

Faiza Maqsood

A healthcare operations and systems leader who has lived in Fishers for more than 20 years.

Greg Wright

A 53-year-old dentist and business owner who has lived in Fishers for 27 years.

Anthony Wren

A Libertarian candidate running for the District 1 seat.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees

The local governing body responsible for overseeing the district's administration and educational policies.

The details

Candidates for the District 1 seat are participating in the general election process by responding to questions regarding their policy positions for Hamilton Southeastern Schools. This process allows voters to evaluate the experience of each candidate, including their professional backgrounds and long-term residency in Fishers. The board’s upcoming term will focus on navigating school administration alongside the implementation of Senate Enrolled Act 1 of 2025.

Senate Enrolled Act 1 was passed in 2025.
The article was published on October 11, 2026.
The general election is scheduled for November 2026.

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The Home Front

This board election occurs amidst the implementation of Senate Enrolled Act 1 of 2025, which recently shifted property and local income taxes. Voters are assessing how new trustees will manage district resources following these regulatory tax changes.

Families should review the specific policy positions of each candidate to understand how they intend to handle the district's post-tax-shift operations. Check your local voting registration and polling location to ensure you are prepared for the upcoming November 2026 election.

The takeaway

The election of a new board trustee will dictate the long-term direction of school management in Fishers during a period of legislative tax transition. Residents should prepare for the November election by tracking candidate debates and reviewing the impact of new tax policies on school funding.