Erica Davis

Erica Davis

Democratic Party

Candidate, Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large

Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

5

Predecessor: Mike Wolfe (R)

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Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Houston, 2009

Graduate

University of Texas, Austin, 2019

Contact

Campaign website

Erica Davis (Democratic Party) is an at-large member of the Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees in Texas. Davis assumed office on January 1, 2021. Davis' current term ends on December 31, 2026.

Davis (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for an at-large seat of the Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees in Texas. Davis is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Davis advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Biography

Erica Davis was born in 1985 in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in interpersonal communications and Spanish from the University of Houston in 2009 and a Master's in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin in 2019. As of 2021, Davis attended a second master's program at Columbia University.

Davis' career experience includes working as Chief of Staff and Community Outreach Director at the Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office. Previously, she was a Spanish teacher at Mount Carmel High School. Davis also served as Interim Director for the Acres Homes Chamber for Business & Economic Development.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2026)

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large

Incumbent Erica Davis (D) and Sartaj Bal (R) are running in the general election for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Erica Davis (D)
		Sartaj Bal (R)

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large

Incumbent Erica Davis (D) defeated Salvador Serrano (D) in the Democratic primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erica Davis	75.7	241,496
	Submit photo	Salvador Serrano	24.3	77,377

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 318,873
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Republican primary

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Republican primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large

Sartaj Bal (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sartaj Bal	100.0	142,065

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 142,065
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Endorsements

Davis received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

• Houston Chronicle Editorial Board
• Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2022)

General election

General election for Harris County Judge

Incumbent Lina Hidalgo defeated Alex Mealer and Naoufal Houjami in the general election for Harris County Judge on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lina Hidalgo (D)	50.8	552,903
		Alex Mealer (R)	49.2	534,720
		Naoufal Houjami (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	241

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,087,864
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Harris County Judge

Alex Mealer defeated Vidal Martinez in the Republican primary runoff for Harris County Judge on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alex Mealer	75.4	85,778
	Submit photo	Vidal Martinez	24.6	27,952

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 113,730
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Harris County Judge

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Harris County Judge on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lina Hidalgo	70.3	113,845
		Erica Davis	14.7	23,878
	Submit photo	Georgia Provost	6.2	10,071
	Submit photo	Maria Garcia	3.7	6,058
	Submit photo	Kevin Howard	2.9	4,635
		Ahmad Hassan	2.1	3,412

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 161,899
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Harris County Judge

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Harris County Judge on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alex Mealer	29.5	50,435
✔	Submit photo	Vidal Martinez	25.9	44,216
		Martina Lemond Dixon	15.2	25,912
	Submit photo	Randy Kubosh	9.6	16,388
		Warren Howell	7.8	13,346
	Submit photo	Oscar Gonzales	4.3	7,316
	Submit photo	Robert Dorris	4.1	7,036
	Submit photo	George Zoes	2.5	4,287
	Submit photo	H.Q. Bolanos	1.2	2,008

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 170,944
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2020

See also: Municipal elections in Harris County, Texas (2020)

General election

General election for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large

Erica Davis defeated Bob Wolfe in the general election for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erica Davis (D)	55.6	864,352
		Bob Wolfe (R)	44.4	689,198

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,553,550
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large

Erica Davis defeated Paul Ovalle in the Democratic primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erica Davis	86.6	209,979
	Submit photo	Paul Ovalle	13.4	32,590

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 242,569
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large

Bob Wolfe defeated Fred Flickinger and Connie Dubroff in the Republican primary for Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees Position 5, At-Large on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Wolfe	61.2	96,648
	Submit photo	Fred Flickinger	21.3	33,639
	Submit photo	Connie Dubroff	17.5	27,629

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 157,916
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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Campaign website

Davis' campaign website stated the following:

Re-electing me means continuing the fight to:

• Dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline by ensuring every student has access to quality education, support services, and alternatives to expulsion and zero-tolerance policies that criminalize childhood behavior
• Advance inclusive education by expanding resources for special education, English language learners, and students with unique learning needs
• Strengthen early intervention through Head Start and therapeutic services that address trauma and developmental challenges before they become crises
• Support educators through professional development, classroom resources, and policies that empower teachers to meet diverse student needs.

The school-to-prison pipeline isn't inevitable—it's a policy choice. Inclusive education isn't a luxury—it's a civil right. And lifelong learning isn't just for students—it's a responsibility for every leader committed to serving their community with excellence. I'm asking for your vote because our children deserve better. They deserve schools that nurture rather than punish, that include rather than exclude, that prepare them for success rather than failure. They deserve elected officials who never stop learning how to better serve them. The work isn't finished. Let's finish it together.

Re-electing me means continuing the fight to:

LIFELONG LEARNING:

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

Educational Commitment Beyond the Classroom

• My commitment to education extends beyond our students to myself as an elected official
• Recently completed my doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania
• Doctoral research focused on how political candidates and elected officials learn their roles
• This pursuit demonstrates that learning never stops, especially for those in positions of power
• Belief that leaders must constantly educate themselves to better serve their communities

— Erica Davis' campaign website (March 4, 2026)

Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

2022

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2020

Erica Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Columbia University -New York

School of Professional Studies

Executive Master of Science in Strategic Communication. (Weekend Intensive Dec 2021).

University of Texas at Austin

Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs Executive Master in Public Leadership

University of Houston (Main Campus) Jack J. Valenti School of Communications Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication Minor: Spanish As Chief of Staff, for Harris County Precinct One Constable's Office, Erica Davis focuses on building bridges between Law Enforcement and the Community. As a true public servant, Erica develops educational safety seminars to all communities; provide resource fairs for low-income communities and developed multiple platforms for youth to dialogue on progressive issues. She believes in working with everyone with a common goal to best practices, policies, and procedures.

Prior to the Constables office, Erica worked as a High School Spanish Teacher and served as interim director for the Acres Homes Chamber for Business & Economic Development. Erica Davis holds a BA in Interpersonal Communications with a minor in Spanish from the University of Houston and recently graduated from the University of Texas at Austin LBJ School of Public Affairs. To further her education, Erica will attend Columbia University- New York this Fall. Erica Davis is a proud Veteran's wife, devoted mom, & native Houstonian.

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?

• Harris County Department of Education
• Harris County Department of Education is a full-service provider of education resources.
• Our primary clients include school districts, citizens, municipalities, and non-profit entities across and beyond Harris County.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Pre-K expansion and Spanish programs. Creating more educational resources for our youth to not enter into our criminal justice system .

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