Member, State Board of Education, District 5
Unofficial result: Won — Allison Bush (Democratic)
Source: electionresults.sos.state.tx.us
What does this office do?
- Setting what students must learn in each grade and subject
- Approving textbooks and instructional materials for public schools
- Overseeing the state fund that helps pay for public schools
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Allison Bush
WonDemocratic
Public school educator with more than 25 years as a teacher, career counselor, administrator and nonprofit leader. She says the board should focus on students rather than politics, trust teachers, and hold charter schools accountable.
Mica Arellano
LostRepublican
Kyle resident who says she has worked as an educator for 30 years. She says her goals are safe schools, stronger academic standards, more support for teachers, a bigger voice for parents, and careful spending.
Source: sos.texas.gov