Audrey Young, Member, State Board of Education, District 8

‹ Member, State Board of Education, District 8

Audrey Young

RepublicanIncumbent

Running for Member, State Board of Education, District 8.

Background

SBOE member since 2021; former local trustee, Nacogdoches ISD student support director, and speech-language therapist. Ballot name: Audrey G. Young.

Current role: Member, State Board of Education, District 8 (since 2021)
Occupation: Educator
Education: Doctorate in education

Positions

Priorities for This Office

What does the candidate say they would prioritize in this office?

Says she wants to "keep conservative Texas values at the heart of Texas public education"; prioritizes career and technical education, dyslexia services, and access to National Board certification.

Relevant Experience

What experience does the candidate cite as qualifying them for this office?

Cites experience as a district student support director, speech-language therapist, local trustee, and SBOE member.

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.

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

Gov. Greg Abbott
Houston Chronicle
Texas Alliance for Life
Texas Home School Coalition