There are 15 districts within the State Board of Education, which sets curriculum and chooses textbooks for Texas public schools. Eight are up for election in 2026. Incumbents Rebecca Bell-Metereau (District 5), Will Hickman (District 6) and Keven Ellis (District 9) decided not to seek reelection. Incumbent Evelyn Brooks (District 14) decided not to seek reelection and is instead running for governor.
If you do not know the number of the district in which you reside, you can find it on your voter registration card, or you may look it up here. Click on each candidate's name to find more information, such as campaign websites, social media links, voting records, ACT For TCTA contributions and education group support. TCTA does not endorse candidates; this information is provided to help you be an informed voter.
| SBOE District 2 | SBOE District 5 | SBOE District 6 |
|---|---|---|
| LJ Francis, Republican (incumbent) | Allison Bush, Democrat* | Michelle Palmer, Democrat |
| Victoria Hinojosa, Republican | Stephanie Limon Bazan, Democrat* | Tiffany Nelson, Republican |
| Mica Arellano, Republican |
| SBOE District 7 | SBOE District 8 | SBOE District 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Pickren, Republican (incumbent) | Audrey Young, Republican (incumbent) | Ericka Ledferd, Democrat |
| Tiffany Perkinz, Democrat* | Dana Van de Walker, Democrat | Kason Huddleston, Republican |
| Debra Drake Ambroise, Democrat* |
| SBOE District 13 | SBOE District 14 |
|---|---|
| Tiffany Clark, Democrat (incumbent) | Amy Taylor, Democrat |
| April Williams Moore, Republican | Mindy Bumgarner, Republican |
*Note: These candidates are headed to a May 26 runoff to determine the party's nominee in November.
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