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Audrey Young earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, and a doctorate in education from Stephen F. Austin University. Young's career experience includes working as a speech therapist, reading specialist, middle school administrator, and district director.<ref name=bio>[https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/leadership/state-board-of-education/sboe-board-members/sboe-member-district-8 ''Texas Education Agency'', "SBOE Member District 8," accessed March 30, 2021]</ref> | Audrey Young earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, and a doctorate in education from Stephen F. Austin University. Young's career experience includes working as a speech therapist, reading specialist, middle school administrator, and district director.<ref name=bio>[https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/leadership/state-board-of-education/sboe-board-members/sboe-member-district-8 ''Texas Education Agency'', "SBOE Member District 8," accessed March 30, 2021]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:17, 15 December 2025
Audrey Young (Republican Party) is a member of the Texas State Board of Education, representing District 8. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Young (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 8. She is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Biography
Audrey Young earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, and a doctorate in education from Stephen F. Austin University. Young's career experience includes working as a speech therapist, reading specialist, middle school administrator, and district director.[1]
Political career
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Young's political career includes the following offices:
- 2021-present: Texas State Board of Education District 8
Elections
2026
See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 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 State Board of Education District 8
Shahzeb Meghani (D) and Dana Van De Walker (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on March 3, 2026.
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| Dana Van De Walker | ||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8
Incumbent Audrey Young (R) and George Vachris (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on March 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 2022
General election
General election for Texas State Board of Education District 8
Incumbent Audrey Young defeated Rhett Rosenquest Smith in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Audrey Young (R) | 71.4 | 313,220 |
 | Rhett Rosenquest Smith (L) | 28.6 | 125,616 | |
| Total votes: 438,836 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8
Incumbent Audrey Young advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Audrey Young | 100.0 | 94,705 |
| Total votes: 94,705 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas State Board of Education District 8
Rhett Rosenquest Smith advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on March 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rhett Rosenquest Smith (L) | 97.2 | 35 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.8 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 36 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 2020
General election
General election for Texas State Board of Education District 8
Audrey Young defeated Audra Rose Berry in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Audrey Young (R) | 73.4 | 567,058 |
| Audra Rose Berry (L) | 26.6 | 205,187 | ||
| Total votes: 772,245 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Leonard (L)
Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sharon Berry (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8
Audrey Young advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Audrey Young | 100.0 | 143,209 |
| Total votes: 143,209 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas State Board of Education District 8
Brian Leonard advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on March 21, 2020.
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
Audrey Young did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Texas State Board of Education District 8 |
Officeholder Texas State Board of Education District 8 |
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| Preceded by Barbara Cargill (R) |
Texas State Board of Education District 8 2021-Present |
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