Staci Childs
Staci Childs (Democratic Party) is a member of the Texas State Board of Education, representing District 4. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Childs (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 131. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Childs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Staci Childs was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Benjamin E. Mays High School. Childs earned a bachelor's degree from Hampton University in 2009, a graduate degree from Georgia State University in 2011, and a J.D. from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in 2018. Her career experience includes owning a private legal practice and working as an attorney and a language arts teacher. Childs runs the nonprofit GirlTalk University.[1][2]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 131
Lawrence Allen Jr. (D), T.J. Baker (D), Staci Childs (D), Crystal Dillard (D), and Erik Wilson (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 131 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 131
Scott Whitmarsh (R) is running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 131 on March 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 2024
General election
General election for Texas State Board of Education District 4
Incumbent Staci Childs won election in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 4 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Staci Childs (D) | 100.0 | 377,807 |
| Total votes: 377,807 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 4
Incumbent Staci Childs advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 4 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Staci Childs | 100.0 | 69,054 |
| Total votes: 69,054 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Childs in this election.
2022
See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled. Staci Childs won election in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 4.
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Texas State Board of Education District 4
Staci Childs defeated Coretta Mallet-Fontenot in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas State Board of Education District 4 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Staci Childs | 58.1 | 20,160 |
 | Coretta Mallet-Fontenot | 41.9 | 14,566 | |
| Total votes: 34,726 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 4
Coretta Mallet-Fontenot and Staci Childs advanced to a runoff. They defeated Marvin Johnson, Theldon Branch, and Larry McKinzie in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 4 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Coretta Mallet-Fontenot | 38.6 | 28,917 |
| ✔ | | Staci Childs | 28.1 | 21,064 |
 | Marvin Johnson | 14.9 | 11,176 | |
| Theldon Branch | 11.0 | 8,254 | ||
 | Larry McKinzie | 7.3 | 5,490 | |
| Total votes: 74,901 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Staci Childs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Childs' responses.
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Before law school, I spent years in the classroom teaching elementary students in Southwest Houston and Sunnyside. Today, I run Sunnyside Legal, where I represent teachers, families, and everyday Texans navigating complex systems. On the State Board of Education, I’ve worked to protect Black history in classrooms and helped secure millions of dollars in tutoring and intervention funding for struggling campuses.
At my core, I’m a public servant who believes strong schools, fair systems, and honest leadership change lives. I bring the perspective of an educator, a lawyer, and a community member who understands the stakes for working families. A musician at heart, I use hip-hop to promote positive messages for young people and folks who dream big.- Education is the foundation of everything I do. As a former Houston ISD Teacher of the Year and a current member of the Texas State Board of Education, I have spent my career fighting to make public schools stronger and more responsive to the children and families they serve. I believe in fully supporting teachers with the resources, respect, and professional trust they need to succeed. When educators are supported, classrooms thrive, students learn, and communities grow. My work has focused on protecting accurate history in our classrooms and bringing real dollars back to schools so students who are struggling get the help they deserve.
- Health and wellness should not depend on your zip code. In District 131, too many families live in food deserts where access to fresh and affordable food is limited, and too many Black mothers face life threatening outcomes during pregnancy and childbirth. I am committed to addressing these injustices by supporting policies that expand healthy food access, invest in community based solutions, and confront the Black maternal health crisis with urgency and care. Healthy families are the backbone of strong neighborhoods, and our public policy must reflect that truth.
- Our criminal justice system should be focused on accountability, restoration, and opportunity, not punishment for punishment’s sake. I believe we must create statewide alternative pathways that prevent minor offenses from becoming lifelong barriers. For too many people, a single low level mistake leads to permanent consequences that limit employment, housing, and stability. By expanding diversion programs and alternatives to conviction for minor offenses, we can make our communities safer while giving people a real chance to move forward and rebuild their lives.
I am also deeply committed to health and wellness policy. Too many families in places like District 131 live in food deserts or face unequal health outcomes. I am especially focused on addressing the Black maternal health crisis so that mothers can survive and thrive.
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2024
Staci Childs did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Staci Childs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Childs' responses.
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I got into education when I was 19 years old. At 19, I decided to become a counselor for a summer program for low-income students--one I was a part of when I was in high school--The Upward Bound Program.
Since then, I've developed a love for motivating and inspiring the next generation of leaders. I have evidenced this work in my experience as a teacher, community leader, and now defense attorney. I am qualified to run for office because I have developed a skill set of listening and learning from the people I serve in order to make the most difference. I am doing the work already.- Education
- Culture
- Financial Literacy
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Campaign website
Childs' campaign website stated the following:
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Address pandemic gaps in teaching & learning Substantive learning has not taken place in 2 years. Technology is not a substitute for being in a classroom and taught by a teacher. Social emotional teaching and learning is more important than ever. Ensure curriculum is setting students up for success in real life Incorporate financial literacy into math curriculum and socially relevant vocabulary into English curriculum. Ensure teacher have access to resources so students can engage in hands on learning. Ensure Teachers have professional development focusing on relevant and relatable teaching practices. Ensure inclusive practices in teaching Encourage critical thinking and discourse in the classroom. Establish a committee of students, teachers, and community members to review inclusiveness in curriculum. Work with state leaders on what is appropriate in local curriculum and best for students.[3] |
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| —Staci Childs' campaign website (2022)[4] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Texas House of Representatives District 131 |
Officeholder Texas State Board of Education District 4 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Staci Childs, "About Staci," accessed January 29, 2022
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 29, 2026
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Staci Childs, “Priorities,” accessed January 29, 2022
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