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Member, State Board of Education, District 7

4-year termBallot order Republican then Democratic. Source for roster: Texas Tribune SBOE guide (Oct. 16, 2026) and TCTA list; incumbent Julie Pickren (R) is seeking reelection. Tiffany Perkinz won the Democratic runoff. District covers Fort Bend, Brazoria, Galveston and other southeast coastal counties.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
RepublicanIncumbent
Democratic
Priorities for This Office
What does the candidate say they would prioritize in this office?
Describes herself as anti-abortion and supports school choice, prayer in schools, more policing, smaller government and lower taxes. 
Wants public schools "free from partisan political agendas"; says she would move to amend recently adopted TEKS and emphasizes evidence-based science and history. 
Relevant Experience
What experience does the candidate cite as qualifying them for this office?
Cites service on the SBOE since 2023 and as an Alvin ISD trustee. 
Cites teaching at the high school and university level and founding a tutoring company. 
Operations and Service
What changes, if any, does the candidate propose to how the office operates or serves the public?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
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Priorities for This Office

What does the candidate say they would prioritize in this office?
RepublicanIncumbent
Describes herself as anti-abortion and supports school choice, prayer in schools, more policing, smaller government and lower taxes. 
Democratic
Wants public schools "free from partisan political agendas"; says she would move to amend recently adopted TEKS and emphasizes evidence-based science and history. 
Sources for this contest (4)
  1. General and Special Elections sample ballot, November 3, 2026, Harris County Clerk / HarrisVotes. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. Liberty County Sample Ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election, Liberty County. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. Meet the candidates running for Texas' State Board of Education in 2026, The Texas Tribune (via KSAT). Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  4. State Board of Education candidates, Texas Classroom Teachers Association. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.