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Member, State Board of Education, District 9

4-year termBallot order Republican then Democratic. The Secretary of State 2026 ballot certification lists KASON HUDDLESTON (REP) and ERICKA LEDFERD (DEM); 'Ledferd' is the official spelling (Wikipedia's 'Ledford' is incorrect). Incumbent Keven Ellis (R) is not on the ballot. District covers North and East Texas counties.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
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Democratic
Priorities for This Office
What does the candidate say they would prioritize in this office?
Says he wants to fight what he calls government overreach and "woke agendas," strengthen schools, and protect parental rights. 
Says she aims to protect public schools from privatization and guide Texas schools through the AI era. 
Relevant Experience
What experience does the candidate cite as qualifying them for this office?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Cites experience as an ESL teacher and director in Royse City ISD. 
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?
Republican
Says he wants to fight what he calls government overreach and "woke agendas," strengthen schools, and protect parental rights. 
Democratic
Says she aims to protect public schools from privatization and guide Texas schools through the AI era. 
Sources for this contest (4)
  1. Meet the candidates running for Texas' State Board of Education in 2026, The Texas Tribune (via KSAT). Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. State Board of Education candidates, Texas Classroom Teachers Association. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. 2026 Texas State Board of Education election, Wikipedia. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  4. 2026 General Election Ballot Certification, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.