Stephanie Bazan
Stephanie Bazan (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 5. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary runoff on May 26, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
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Biography
Stephanie Bazan earned a B.A. in English from St. Edward's University in 2002 and an M.A. in creative writing from the University of Leeds in 2005. She also studied at the University of Texas, Austin. Her career experience includes working as a communications consultant, communications officer, marketing director, adjunct professor, and graphic designer.[1] She has also served as the executive director at Generation SERVE, a nonprofit. Bazan has been affiliated with the following organizations:
- Integral Care
- The Junior League of Austin
- City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board
- Explore Austin
- Austin Community Foundation Hispanic Impact Fund
- Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas
- LBJ Future Forum[2]
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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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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2022
See also: City elections in Austin, Texas (2022)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Austin City Council District 5
Ryan Alter defeated Stephanie Bazan in the general runoff election for Austin City Council District 5 on December 13, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ryan Alter (Nonpartisan) | 59.6 | 7,931 | |
| Stephanie Bazan (Nonpartisan) | 40.4 | 5,369 | |
| Total votes: 13,300 | |||
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General election
General election for Austin City Council District 5
The following candidates ran in the general election for Austin City Council District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stephanie Bazan (Nonpartisan) | 29.3 | 9,600 |
| ✔ | Ryan Alter (Nonpartisan) | 24.2 | 7,933 | |
| Ken Craig (Nonpartisan) | 19.2 | 6,274 | ||
| Bill Welch (Nonpartisan) | 14.8 | 4,861 | ||
| Aaron Velazquez Webman (Nonpartisan) | 10.1 | 3,295 | ||
| Brian Anderson (Nonpartisan) | 2.4 | 796 | ||
| Total votes: 32,759 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Stephanie Bazan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bazan's responses.
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Education and service have guided my career. I taught at St. Edward’s University, and have worked across education, healthcare, law, and nonprofit sectors. My experience includes work with LifeWorks addressing youth homelessness and literacy, and the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, leading the nationally recognized Hispanic Austin Leadership program. I currently serve as Secretary of the Board of Integral Care, and sit on its Finance Committee overseeing a budget of $100M+. I’m also Chair of the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Board. My additional service includes advisory roles with Explore Austin, the St. Edward’s School of Arts & Humanities Advisory Board, and the Austin Community Foundation Hispanic Impact Fund.
Born and raised in South Austin, I earned my bachelor’s degree from St. Edward’s University, a master’s from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, and am a graduate and ambassador of the LBJ Women’s Campaign School at the University of Texas.- Better Supporting Students Every child deserves a high-quality public education, no matter their zipcode, the language they speak at home, or the supports they need to learn. Our public schools must be equipped to meet the diverse and changing needs of our students. That means fully supporting English Language Learners, addressing the impact of poverty on academic achievement, and ensuring students receiving special education services have access to the resources and accommodations they deserve. When we invest in comprehensive student supports, we create opportunities for all Texans to graduate high school prepared for college, career, or other post-secondary opportunities, and for lifelong success.
- Supporting & Sustaining Educators Educators deserve respect, support, and policies that allow them to thrive in the classroom. Strengthening our public education system requires recruiting and retaining a diverse, highly qualified teaching workforce, including bilingual educators and teachers prepared to meet the needs of all learners. We must support multiple, high-quality pathways into the profession and remove unnecessary barriers to entry while maintaining rigorous standards. Professional development should be meaningful, relevant, and not merely compliance-driven. By investing in a strong, sustainable educator pipeline, we can ensure every Texas student has access to well-prepared, supported teachers who are set up to succeed.
- Protecting Curriculum Standards Our students need curriculum standards that are accurate and rigorous and prepare them for college, career, and civic life. Strong standards should be grounded in evidence, aligned with student development, and informed by educators and subject-matter experts, not derived from political agendas. In social studies, for example, students deserve curriculum that builds a foundation in history, geography, government, and economics while incorporating culture and differing viewpoints. Curriculum should not be revised or removed simply because history is complex, uncomfortable, or challenging to confront.
Individuals: Sheryl Cole, State Rep in House District 46;
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2022
Stephanie Bazan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 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
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 28, 2026
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Stephanie Bazan", accessed January 16, 2026
