Brenda Davis

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Brenda Davis

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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas at Arlington, 2001

Personal

Birthplace

Waxahachie, Texas

Religion

Church of Christ

Profession

Teacher

Contact

Campaign website

Brenda Davis (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 9. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brenda Davis was born in Waxahachie, Texas. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2001. Her professional experience includes being a journalism teacher at Arlington ISD and a journalist.

Elections

2020

See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 2020

General election

General election for Texas State Board of Education District 9

Incumbent Keven Ellis defeated Brenda Davis in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 9 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Keven Ellis (R)	74.7	571,322
	Submit photo	Brenda Davis (D)	25.3	193,364

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 764,686
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9

Brenda Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Brenda Davis	100.0	62,632

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,632
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9

Incumbent Keven Ellis advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Keven Ellis	100.0	208,202

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Brenda Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a retired journalism/English teacher who is not ready to give up on public education. A communications graduate from the University of Texas at Arlington, I entered the classroom after years in the private sector. I will bring a unique perspective to the Board of Education having a business and classroom background.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I want to be the voice for rural teachers and students.
• I want a moratorium on future charter school licenses.
• I want to add environment policies to science and agricultural curriculum.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, environment, and equal rights.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

The State Board of Education sets the curriculum standards for all Texas public schools. The textbook content established by the board is a standard used across the country.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I admire educators who go above and beyond for their students. I aspire to be the caring individual my high school English teacher, Mrs Evelyn Ganaway was. She encouraged me to be true to myself and to never stop learning.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Not really. My political philosophy is just putting all people before any political gain. I think if we learn to view everyone equally then we are going what we were elected to do.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and a willingness to work for the benefit of all citizens not just those affiliated to a certain political party.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have an education background as well as a professional background in business and journalism. My education background will be beneficial for implementing programs for the classroom, my business background will help me understand the business side of the educational process and my journalism background will help me to look at more than one side of an issue.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe the core responsibility is to represent Texas students and teachers to the best of my ability.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would hope that my students will remember me as the educator that always had their best interests at heart and I would like to be remember as the person who never gave up on public education.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is New Passages by Gail Sheehy because I had reached a point in my life where I was feeling useless. I was having a major empty nest crises. The book encouraged me to continue my dreams and to return to school to finish my degree.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I would be Phoebe Tyler from the former soap opera All My Children. She always had the best interest of her family and community even when some doubted her.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I don't think previous experience in government or politics is a requirement for this position. I do think a background in education is essential to understand what classroom teachers need.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

An education background is essential for this office. How can an officeholder know what is needed if they have never taught in a classroom setting?

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