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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.Investigación parcial. Última investigación 20 oct 2026Reportar una corrección

Por ahora la información de los candidatos está en inglés. Pronto habrá traducciones al español de las posiciones.

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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?
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Buscado el 20 oct 2026.
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Buscado el 20 oct 2026.
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Priorities for This Office

What does the candidate say they would prioritize in this office?
RepublicanTitular
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. 
Fuentes for this contest (4)
  1. General and Special Elections sample ballot, November 3, 2026, Harris County Clerk / HarrisVotes. Retrieved 20 oct 2026.
  2. Liberty County Sample Ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election, Liberty County. Retrieved 20 oct 2026.
  3. Meet the candidates running for Texas' State Board of Education in 2026, The Texas Tribune (via KSAT). Retrieved 20 oct 2026.
  4. State Board of Education candidates, Texas Classroom Teachers Association. Retrieved 20 oct 2026.