Ericka Ledferd

Ericka Ledferd

Democratic Party

Candidate, Texas State Board of Education District 9

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Last election

March 3, 2026

Next election

November 3, 2026

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Ericka Ledferd (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 9. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Biography

Ericka Ledferd received a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in science interdisciplinary studies and a master's degree in Spanish literature. Her career experience includes being a teacher, head ESL testing coordinator, and ESL director.

Elections

2026

See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 2026

General election

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General election for Texas State Board of Education District 9

Ericka Ledferd (D) and Kason Huddleston (R) are running in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 9 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Ericka Ledferd (D)
		Kason Huddleston (R)

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9

Ericka Ledferd (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ericka Ledferd	100.0	109,807

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 109,807
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Republican primary

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Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9

Kason Huddleston (R) defeated Rachel Hogue (R) and Stephen Yearout (R) in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 9 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kason Huddleston	58.4	97,567
		Rachel Hogue	26.8	44,736
	Submit photo	Stephen Yearout	14.8	24,731

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 167,034
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2026

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Campaign website

Ledferd's campaign website stated the following:

PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Protecting public schools from privatization means making sure every child has a fair chance to learn and grow, and keping taxpayer dollars in public schools, not private enterprises.

GUIDE TEXAS THROUGH THE AI ERA

To me, guiding Texas through the AI era responsibly is about using technology to open doors for our kids, not close them.

REAL OPPORTUNITY CURRICULUM NOT POLITICAL THEATER

I want a curriculum that builds real opportunity for students, not one shaped by political noise.

— Ericka Ledferd's campaign website (January 20, 2026)

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

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