Mindy Bumgarner
Mindy Bumgarner (Republican Party) is running for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 14. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
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Biography
Mindy Bumgarner earned a high school diploma from Big Spring High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Austin College in 2007, a master’s degree in Community Mental Health, a master's degree in Clinical Psychology, and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University. Her career experience includes working as a operations director.[1][2]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 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 Texas State Board of Education District 14
Amy Taylor (D) and Mindy Bumgarner (R) are running in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 14 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 14
Amy Taylor (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 14 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Taylor | 100.0 | 114,185 |
| Total votes: 114,185 | |||
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 14
Mindy Bumgarner (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 14 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mindy Bumgarner | 100.0 | 154,133 |
| Total votes: 154,133 | |||
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Endorsements
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2023
See also: Lewisville Independent School District, Texas, elections (2023)
General election
General election for Lewisville Independent School District, Place 6
Michelle Alkhatib defeated Mindy Bumgarner in the general election for Lewisville Independent School District, Place 6 on May 6, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michelle Alkhatib (Nonpartisan) | 55.3 | 9,115 | |
| Mindy Bumgarner (Nonpartisan) | 44.7 | 7,376 | |
| Total votes: 16,491 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jake Preda (Nonpartisan)
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mindy Bumgarner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bumgarner's responses.
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- Parents deserve a formal and respected role in their children’s education because public schools are accountable to the families they serve. Education policy should require transparency in curriculum adoption, instructional materials, and academic standards so parents can clearly understand what is being taught and how student progress is measured. Meaningful parental input through public hearings, curriculum review processes, and open communication with school districts strengthens accountability and improves educational outcomes. When parents are treated as partners in decision making rather than obstacles, policies are better informed, trust in the system is restored, and schools are better equipped to focus on academic excellence.
- A strong conservative curriculum returns education to its core purpose of building knowledge, skills, and character rather than advancing political agendas. Schools should prioritize reading proficiency, clear and effective writing, solid arithmetic foundations, and history taught chronologically with depth, context, and factual accuracy. This approach allows students to understand cause and effect, develop critical thinking skills, and gain a shared understanding of our nation’s history and civic foundations. By focusing on academic fundamentals and practical life skills, education prepares students to be informed citizens, productive workers, and independent thinkers equipped for real world success.
- Respecting teachers is essential to providing students with a clear and high quality curriculum. Teachers are most effective when they are given well structured instructional materials, clear academic standards, and the professional trust to teach without constant political interference. A strong curriculum should support teachers by reducing confusion, eliminating conflicting directives, and allowing them to focus on instruction rather than navigating controversy. When teachers are respected as professionals and supported with coherent curriculum and training, classrooms become more effective, learning improves, and students are better prepared for long term academic success.
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Campaign website
Bumgarner's campaign website stated the following:
Priorities
Parent's Voices Being Heard
In Texas, parents deserve a real say in what their children are learning. As a Republican, I believe education should reflect the values of our families, not the latest political trend. We need full transparency in school curriculum, and parents should have the right to know, review, and speak up about what’s being taught in the classroom. I’ll work to put local control back in the hands of our communities — not distant decision-makers — and make sure parents are respected partners in their child’s education.
School Choice
I believe every child deserves access to a great education, no matter their zip code. That’s why I strongly support school choice — including public charter schools. When families have real options, it creates a healthy competition that drives all schools to do better. Charter schools give parents another path to success, especially for kids who may not thrive in a traditional setting. As someone who has worked closely with students and teachers, I’ve seen how this kind of freedom encourages innovation and excellence in the classroom. When schools compete, our teachers are empowered, and our children are the ones who truly win.
Teaching Curriculum not tests
I’m all for accountability, but we’ve lost focus when it comes to how we measure it. Our kids shouldn’t spend the school year learning how to take a test; they should be learning real lessons that prepare them for life. The STAAR test has taken over too much of the classroom, and it’s holding back both students and teachers. We can keep high standards without turning schools into testing factories. It’s time to get back to teaching a full curriculum that challenges students and lets great teachers do what they do best.
Core Education
School should be about teaching kids the basics — how to read, write, do math, and think for themselves. It shouldn’t be a place for political agendas. As a conservative, I believe in getting back to the core values that matter: respect, responsibility, hard work, and pride in our country. Our classrooms need less politics and more focus on giving students the tools they need to succeed in life. That’s how we build strong schools and a stronger Texas.
— Mindy Bumgarner's campaign website (January 16, 2026)
2023
Mindy Bumgarner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Cross Timbers Gazette, "Flower Mound candidate enters State Board of Education race", September 2, 2025
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 19, 2026
