Neto Longoria
Neto Longoria (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 5. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Neto Longoria earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Texas in 2015 and a master's degree in public affairs from the University of Texas in 2025. His career experience includes working as a canvasser, parent support specialist, and special education teacher. He has been affiliated with the Martin Middle School PTA.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 26, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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General election for Texas State Board of Education District 5
Mica Arellano (R) is running in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 5 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary runoff
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Democratic primary runoff for Texas State Board of Education District 5
Stephanie Bazan (D) and Allison Bush (D) are running in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas State Board of Education District 5 on May 26, 2026.
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| | Allison Bush ![]() | |
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 5
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 5 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Allison Bush ![]() | 35.6 | 83,648 |
| ✔ | | Stephanie Bazan ![]() | 21.0 | 49,407 |
| | Abigail Gray ![]() | 13.8 | 32,394 | |
| | Kevin Jackson | 13.7 | 32,185 | |
| | Neto Longoria | 10.7 | 25,156 | |
| | Victor Sampson ![]() | 5.3 | 12,455 | |
| Total votes: 235,245 | ||||
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 5
Mica Arellano (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 5 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mica Arellano | 100.0 | 78,523 | |
| Total votes: 78,523 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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