Kevin Jackson (Texas)
Kevin Jackson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 5. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Kevin Jackson earned an associate degree in political science from Austin Community College in 2004, a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin in 2009, a master's degree in public administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2019, and a master's degree in special education and educational diagnostics from the University of North Texas in 2023.[1] Jackson's career experience includes working as an educational diagnostician and teacher. He has been affiliated with the following organizations:
- Black Austin Democrats
- Bexar County Young Democrats
- Travis County Democratic Party
- Texas State Teachers' Association[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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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Jackson's campaign website stated the following:
Kevin’s Priorities for the State Board of Education
1. High-Quality, Accurate Curriculum Standards
Kevin will champion clear, rigorous curriculum standards—known in Texas as the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—written by educators and subject-matter experts, not political appointees. He’ll fight for honest history, strong literacy and science expectations, and a curriculum that reflects the full diversity of Texas students.
2. Instructional Materials That Put Learning First
Kevin will push to replace politicized or ideologically driven materials—including fixing the serious flaws in the newly adopted, Bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum—with resources that support authentic reading, critical thinking, and developmentally appropriate learning.
3. Strong, Responsible Charter School Oversight
Texas already has 188 charter operators running nearly 1,000 campuses. Since each charter is a license to open multiple schools, Kevin believes new approvals must be rare and held to the highest standards—strong academics, transparent finances, ethical governance, and a clear benefit to local public schools.
4. Honest, Inclusive Ethnic Studies and Social Studies
Kevin will defend and strengthen Ethnic Studies courses and ensure social studies standards tell accurate, comprehensive history. He will resist efforts to erase the experiences of Black, Latino, Asian, Indigenous, and immigrant communities. Every student deserves to see themselves reflected in what they learn.
5. Evidence-Based Reading and Math Instruction
Kevin will support instructional materials grounded in decades of reading and learning research—approaches that build strong comprehension, vocabulary, decoding skills, numeracy, and real-world problem-solving. Students deserve what works, not what politicians prefer.
6. Ethical Stewardship of the Permanent School Fund
The SBOE manages a multibillion-dollar endowment that supports Texas schools. Kevin will advocate for transparent, responsible investment decisions based on long-term stability—not politics or special interests—so that Texas students benefit for generations to come.
— Kevin Jackson's campaign website (January 16, 2026)
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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