Tiffany Nelson
Tiffany Nelson (Republican Party) is running for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 6. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
Nelson (also known as Cantelupe) was a member of the Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees in Texas, representing Position 1. She assumed office on November 18, 2022. She left office on December 9, 2025.
Biography
Tiffany Nelson earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Cleveland State University in 2000 and a master's degree in Christian ministry from Liberty University in 2020. Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit consultant, professional actor, speech trainer, songwriter, director of donor relations, and director of worship and outreach. Nelson founded Tiffany Baumann and Friends for Breast Cancer Research and has been affiliated with Keep US Fed and TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries.[1]
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 6
Michelle Palmer (D) and Tiffany Nelson (R) are running in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 6 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Michelle Palmer (D) | |
 | Tiffany Nelson (R) | |
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 6
Michelle Palmer (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 6 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Palmer | 100.0 | 123,979 |
| Total votes: 123,979 | |||
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 6
Tiffany Nelson (R) defeated Barbara Denson (R) in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 6 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tiffany Nelson | 65.8 | 77,433 |
 | Barbara Denson | 34.2 | 40,274 | |
| Total votes: 117,707 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Conroe Independent School District, Texas, elections (2022)
General election
General election for Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees Position 1
Tiffany Nelson defeated Ashley Fehrle, Mike Midler, Serafin Farias, and Evan Berlin in the general election for Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees Position 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tiffany Nelson (Nonpartisan) | 52.6 | 46,513 |
| Ashley Fehrle (Nonpartisan) | 21.4 | 18,927 | ||
 | Mike Midler (Nonpartisan) | 11.6 | 10,235 | |
| Serafin Farias (Nonpartisan) | 8.2 | 7,232 | ||
| Evan Berlin (Nonpartisan) | 6.3 | 5,587 | ||
| Total votes: 88,494 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Nelson's campaign website stated the following:
THE ISSUES
Giving Every Texas Student An Excellent Education
Every Texas student deserves an education that prepares them for success whether their future is in college, trade school, the military, or the workforce. I will work to move beyond a one-size-fits-all test and instead focus on real results that measure growth, strengthen core skills, and ensure our schools equip young Texans to thrive in life after graduation.
Empowering Parents and Increasing Transparency
Parents are the first and most important educators of their children, and schools must honor that role. I will fight to ensure families know exactly what is being taught in the classroom, how tax dollars are being spent, and how decisions are being made at the state level. Transparency builds trust, and empowering parents means giving them a real voice in their child’s education. By strengthening accountability and opening up the process, we can restore trust in our education system and ensure that schools partner with parents – never work around them.
Removing Liberal Indoctrination and Returning to the Basics
Our classrooms should never be indoctrination camps of liberal ideology. Critical Race Theory, gender ideology, and anti-American narratives have no place in Texas schools. I will fight to strip out this liberal indoctrination and make sure our children are taught the fundamentals: reading, writing, math, science, and history that honors our nation’s values. By returning to the basics, we can restore excellence in education and ensure that every Texas student grows up prepared, confident, and proud of the country they call home.
Championing Fiscal Responsibility
Every tax dollar entrusted to our schools belongs to the hardworking families of Texas, and it must be treated with respect. I will fight wasteful spending, demand accountability, and ensure that resources go directly into the classroom where they make the greatest impact for students. By prioritizing essentials and cutting bureaucracy, we can deliver excellent education while protecting taxpayers and restoring trust in how our schools are managed.
— Tiffany Nelson's campaign website (January 20, 2026)
2022
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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
