Rachel Hogue

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Rachel Hogue

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Grand Saline High School

Bachelor's

University of Texas, Tyler, 2008

Graduate

Texas A&M International University, 2021

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Educator and administrator

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Rachel Hogue (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 9. She lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.

Hogue completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rachel Hogue earned a high school diploma from Grand Saline High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas, Tyler in 2008, and a graduate degree from Texas A&M International University in 2021. Her career experience includes working as an educator and administrator.

Elections

2026

See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 2026

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

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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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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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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Rachel Hogue completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hogue's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Rachel Hogue. I am a Christian, wife, daughter, educator, seventh-generation Texan, and someone who has spent more than a decade inside our public schools fighting for the success of every child who walks through our doors. I'm not a career politician. I’m not a polished speaker. I’m an educator, a teacher, an instructional coach, and a certified principal who knows that real solutions don't come from talking points - they come from classrooms.

For the last 14 years, I've taught everything from Kindergarten to high school, served as a Reading Interventionist, worked with middle and high school students in SPED (Special Education) Resource Department, and led campus improvement as an Instructional Coach and MTSS Coordinator. My entire career has been spent teaching children to read, write and do math. I have also worked at closing learning gaps, identifying strengths, and making sure no child is left behind simply because the adults in charge didn't give them the tools they needed.

I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with a specialization in Reading. I earned my Principal certification because I believe every campus deserves knowledgeable, accountable leadership. I've led professional development, analyzed data, built intervention systems, and spent half my days inside classrooms supporting teachers and students side-by-side.

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?

• Texas must invest in intervention programs that actually close learning gaps—not hide them.

  We need Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 systems that ensure students achieve grade-level mastery before moving forward. Teachers are not the problem—they are essential to the solution.

  We must reduce burdensome mandates and give teachers time, training, and resources to succeed.
• Not every student needs or wants a four-year degree—and Texas thrives because of skilled workers. We must expand: Welding Electrical Plumbing Mechanics Agriculture programs Healthcare pathways And ensure every student who wants to join JROTC has access to a strong, well-funded program.
• I am running because I have lived this work. I have sat in reading circles, supported struggling learners, and stood beside exhausted teachers who still show up with heart. Education is not political. It is the foundation of our families, communities, workforce, and future.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education system

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Campaign website

Hogue's campaign website stated the following:

Rachel Hogue’s Six-Point Plan for Texas Education

1. Strengthen Support Systems for Students

Texas must invest in intervention programs that actually close learning gaps—not hide them.
We need Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 systems that ensure students achieve grade-level mastery before moving forward.

2. Respect, Support & Retain Good Teachers

Teachers are not the problem—they are essential to the solution.
We must reduce burdensome mandates and give teachers time, training, and resources to succeed.

3. Set Academic Expectations That Make Sense

The State Board of Education must ensure that TEKS standards are aligned to what is best for Texas children—not political agendas or unrealistic expectations.
A strong curriculum starts with a strong foundation.

4. Expand Trades, CTE & JROTC Opportunities

Not every student needs or wants a four-year degree—and Texas thrives because of skilled workers.
We must expand:

• Welding
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Mechanics
• Agriculture programs
• Healthcare pathways

And ensure every student who wants to join JROTC has access to a strong, well-funded program.

5. Elevate Local Voices Over Politics

Schools should not be battlegrounds.
They must be places where children feel safe and challenged—and where teachers feel respected.

6. Create a Future Every Texas Child Deserves

Whether a student lives in a rural town or a major city, every Texas child deserves an education that prepares them for life.

This plan strengthens schools, supports teachers, and opens doors—college, trades, workforce, or military service.

By doing this, we will make Texas education the Gold Standard.

— Rachel Hogue's campaign website (January 20, 2026)

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

Campaign finance summary

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