Texas State Board of Education election, 2026
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| Filing deadline: December 8, 2025 |
| Primary: March 3, 2026 Primary runoff: May 26, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 |
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| Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
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Texas is holding an election for eight of 15 seats on theTexas State Board of Education onNovember 3, 2026. The primary is March 3, 2026, and a primary runoff is May 26, 2026. The filing deadline was December 8, 2025.
Candidates and election results
District 2
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 2
Thomas Garcia is running in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 2 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 2
IncumbentLJ Francis,Victoria Hinojosa, andCarrie Moore are running in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 2 on March 3, 2026.
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District 5
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 5
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 5 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 5
Mica Arellano is running in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 5 on March 3, 2026.
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| Mica Arellano | ||
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District 6
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 6
Michelle Palmer is running in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 6 on March 3, 2026.
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| Michelle Palmer | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 6
Barbara Denson andTiffany Nelson are running in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 6 on March 3, 2026.
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| Tiffany Nelson | ||
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District 7
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 7
Debra Ambroise,Janell Burse,Ben Estrada,Adam Khan, andTiffany Perkinz are running in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 7 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 7
IncumbentJulie Pickren is running in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 7 on March 3, 2026.
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| Julie Pickren | ||
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District 8
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8
Shahzeb Meghani andDana Van De Walker are running in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8
IncumbentAudrey Young andGeorge Vachris are running in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on March 3, 2026.
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| Audrey Young | ||
| George Vachris | ||
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District 9
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9
Ericka Ledferd is running in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9 on March 3, 2026.
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| Ericka Ledferd | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9
Rachel Hogue,Kason Huddleston, andStephen Yearout are running in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9 on March 3, 2026.
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District 13
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 13
IncumbentTiffany Clark andKimberly Boswell are running in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 13 on March 3, 2026.
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Kimberly Boswell ![]() | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 13
April Williams Moore is running in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 13 on March 3, 2026.
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| April Williams Moore | ||
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District 14
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 14
Amy Taylor is running in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 14 on March 3, 2026.
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| Amy Taylor | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 14
Mindy Bumgarner is running in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 14 on March 3, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Voting information
- See also:Voting in Texas
Election information inTexas: March 3, 2026, election.
What was the voter registration deadline?
- In-person: Feb. 2, 2026
- By mail: Postmarked by Feb. 2, 2026
- Online: N/A
Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?
What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?
- In-person: Feb. 20, 2026
- By mail: Received by Feb. 20, 2026
- Online: N/A
What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?
- In-person: March 3, 2026
- By mail: Postmarked by March 3, 2026
Is early voting available to all voters?
What are the early voting start and end dates?
Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required?
When are polls open on Election Day?
Past elections
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.
2024
District 1
General election candidates
- Gustavo Reveles (Democratic Party) ✔
- Michael Stevens (Republican Party)

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District 3
General election candidates
- Marisa Perez-Diaz (Incumbent) (Democratic Party) ✔
Democratic primary candidates
- Marisa Perez-Diaz (Incumbent) ✔
Republican primary candidates
The Republican Party primary was canceled. No candidates filed for this race.
District 4
General election candidates
- Staci Childs (Incumbent) (Democratic Party) ✔
Democratic primary candidates
- Staci Childs (Incumbent) ✔
Republican primary candidates
The Republican Party primary was canceled. No candidates filed for this race.
District 10
General election candidates
- Tom Maynard (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
- Raquel Saenz Ortiz (Democratic Party)

Did not make the ballot:
- Gerald McAlexander (Libertarian Party)
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Republican primary runoff candidates
- Tom Maynard (Incumbent) ✔
- Mary Bone

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Republican primary candidates
- Tom Maynard (Incumbent) ✔
- Mary Bone ✔

- Daniel Caldwell

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Libertarian Party
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District 11
General election candidates
- Rayna Glasser (Democratic Party)

- Brandon Hall (Republican Party) ✔
- Hunter Crow (Green Party)
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Republican primary candidates
- Patricia Hardy (Incumbent)
- Brandon Hall ✔
Minor Party convention candidates
Green Party
District 12
General election candidates
- Pam Little (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔

- George King (Democratic Party)

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Republican primary runoff candidates
- Pam Little (Incumbent) ✔

- Jamie Kohlmann

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Republican primary candidates
- Pam Little (Incumbent) ✔

- Chad Green
- Jamie Kohlmann ✔

- Matt Rostami

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District 13
General election candidates
- Tiffany Clark (Democratic Party) ✔
District 15
General election candidates
- Aaron Kinsey (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
- Morgan Kirkpatrick (Democratic Party)

- Jack Westbrook (Libertarian Party)
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Republican primary candidates
- Aaron Kinsey (Incumbent) ✔
Minor Party convention candidates
Libertarian Party
2022
District 1
General election candidates
- Melissa Ortega (Democratic Party) ✔
- Michael Stevens (Republican Party)

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District 2
General election candidates
- Victor Perez (Democratic Party)

- LJ Francis (Republican Party) ✔
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District 3
General election candidates
- Marisa Perez-Diaz (Incumbent) (Democratic Party) ✔
- Ken Morrow (Republican Party)

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- Marisa Perez-Diaz (Incumbent) ✔
Republican primary candidates
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District 4
General election candidates
The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected:
- Staci Childs (Democratic Party) ✔

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Republican primary candidates
The Republican Party primary was canceled. No candidates filed for this race.
District 5
General election candidates
- Rebecca Bell-Metereau (Incumbent) (Democratic Party) ✔

- Perla Hopkins (Republican Party)
Did not make the ballot:
- Mark Loewe (Republican Party)
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Democratic primary candidates
- Rebecca Bell-Metereau (Incumbent) ✔

- Kevin Guico

- Juan Juárez

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District 6
General election candidates
- Will Hickman (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔

- Michelle Palmer (Democratic Party)

- Rebekah Plourde (Independent) (Write-in)

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Republican primary candidates
- Will Hickman (Incumbent) ✔

- Mike Wolfe
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District 7
General election candidates
- Daniel Hochman (Democratic Party)

- Julie Pickren (Republican Party) ✔

- Alan Pyeatt (Libertarian Party)
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Libertarian Party
District 8
General election candidates
- Audrey Young (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
- Rhett Rosenquest Smith (Libertarian Party)
Democratic primary candidates
The Democratic Party primary was canceled.
Republican primary candidates
- Audrey Young (Incumbent) ✔
Minor Party convention candidates
Libertarian Party
District 9
General election candidates
The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected:
- Keven Ellis (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
Democratic primary candidates
The Democratic Party primary was canceled. No candidates filed for this race.
Republican primary candidates
- Keven Ellis (Incumbent) ✔
District 10
General election candidates
The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected:
- Tom Maynard (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
Democratic primary candidates
The Democratic Party primary was canceled. No candidates filed for this race.
Republican primary candidates
- Tom Maynard (Incumbent) ✔
District 11
General election candidates
- Patricia Hardy (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
- Luis Sifuentes (Democratic Party)

- Kathi Arocha (Independent) (Write-in)

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Democratic primary runoff candidates
This primary runoff was canceled and this candidate advanced:
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Democratic primary candidates
- Daniel Caldwell
- Luis Sifuentes ✔

- James Whitfield ✔ (unofficially withdrew)
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Republican primary candidates
- Patricia Hardy (Incumbent) ✔
- Daniel Caldwell
- Rebecca Garcia
- Joshua Tarbay
Minor Party convention candidates
Libertarian Party
District 12
General election candidates
- Pam Little (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
- Alex Cornwallis (Democratic Party)

- Christy Mowrey (Libertarian Party)

- Rosiland Davis (Independent) (Write-in)
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- Pam Little (Incumbent) ✔
Minor Party convention candidates
Libertarian Party
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District 13
General election candidates
- Aicha Davis (Incumbent) (Democratic Party) ✔
- Kathryn Monette (Republican Party)

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- Aicha Davis (Incumbent) ✔
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District 14
General election candidates
- Tracy Fisher (Democratic Party)

- Evelyn Brooks (Republican Party) ✔
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- Sue Melton-Malone (Incumbent)
- Evelyn Brooks ✔
District 15
General election candidates
The general election was canceled and this candidate was elected:
- Aaron Kinsey (Republican Party) ✔

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Democratic primary candidates
The Democratic Party primary was canceled. No candidates filed for this race.
Republican primary candidates
- Jay Johnson (Incumbent)
- Aaron Kinsey ✔

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2020
District 1
General election candidates
- Georgina Perez (Incumbent) (Democratic Party) ✔
- Jennifer Ivey (Republican Party)

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- Georgina Perez (Incumbent) ✔
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District 5
General election candidates
- Rebecca Bell-Metereau (Democratic Party) ✔
- Lani Popp (Republican Party)
- Stephanie Berlin (Libertarian Party)
Republican primary runoff candidates
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Minor Party convention candidates
Libertarian Party
District 6
General election candidates
- Michelle Palmer (Democratic Party)

- Will Hickman (Republican Party) ✔

- Whitney Bilyeu (Libertarian Party)
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District 8
General election candidates
- Audrey Young (Republican Party) ✔
- Audra Rose Berry (Libertarian Party)
Did not make the ballot:
- Brian Leonard (Libertarian Party)
Democratic primary candidates
The Democratic Party primary was canceled.
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Republican primary candidates
Minor Party convention candidates
Libertarian Party
District 9
General election candidates
- Keven Ellis (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
- Brenda Davis (Democratic Party)

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- Keven Ellis (Incumbent) ✔
District 10
General election candidates
- Tom Maynard (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
- Marsha Burnett-Webster (Democratic Party)

- Trip Seibold (Libertarian Party)

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Republican primary candidates
- Tom Maynard (Incumbent) ✔
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District 14
General election candidates
- Sue Melton-Malone (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
- Greg Alvord (Democratic Party)
Democratic primary candidates
Republican primary candidates
- Sue Melton-Malone (Incumbent) ✔
- Maria Berry

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District 15
General election candidates
- John Betancourt (Democratic Party)
- Jay Johnson (Republican Party) ✔
Democratic primary candidates
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