Kevin Jackson

State Board of Education — District 5 · Democrat Primary 2026

Democrat

About ✓ Verified

Career public school educator who has taught at elementary, middle, and high school levels across Bexar, Travis, and Williamson Counties. Currently an educational diagnostician in Del Valle ISD. Active in Black Austin Democrats and Travis County Democratic Party.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Clear, rigorous curriculum standards written by educators and experts, not political appointees
Oppose politicized or ideologically driven instructional materials
Rigorous charter school oversight — new approvals must be rare and held to highest standards
Inclusive ethnic studies reflecting Black, Latino, Asian, Indigenous, and immigrant communities
Evidence-based reading and math instruction
Permanent School Fund transparency

Strengths Sourced

Educational diagnostician background and expertise
Strong position on inclusive ethnic studies
Comprehensive policy platform on education issues
Professional experience in educational assessment

Concerns Sourced

No apparent political endorsements or backing
Limited campaign visibility compared to rivals
May struggle with voter name recognition
Lacks grassroots organizational support

Polling ✓ Verified

No public polling data available for SBOE District 5 primary.

Fundraising ✓ Verified

No publicly available campaign finance data.

Sources (20)

The 2026 Texas Democratic Primaries: Part Two (2026-02-24)
Texas State Board of Education District 5 with Endorsements (2026-02-24)
2026 Primary Election Endorsements - (2026-02-24)
March 2026 Primary Election Endorsements for the Austin Area • The Austin Chronicle (2026-02-24)
Texas State Board of Education election, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Complete List of THSC’s 2026 Endorsements - Policy (2026-02-24)
State Board of Education candidates | TCTA (2026-02-24)
2026 Texas State Board of Education election - Wikipedia (2026-02-24)
Governor Abbott Makes Endorsements for 2026 - Greg Abbott (2026-02-24)
Here's a Preview of the Eight Races for Texas State Board of Education | 2026 | The Texan (2026-02-24)
I looked at her endorsements, extensive experience, and talked to folks in SBOE District 5 to get a feel for how people are feeling on the ground (2026-02-24)
Stephanie Bazan - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Stephanie Limon Bazan | TCTA (2026-02-24)
Your Site Title (2026-02-24)
Stephanie Limon Bazan (@stephaniefortexas) • Instagram photos and videos (2026-02-24)
Stephanie Limon Bazan for State Board of Education Campaign Kickoff Tickets, Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite (2026-02-24)
Stephanie Limon Bazan (@stephaniefortexas) (2026-02-24)
Austin Environmental Democrats Endorsements (2026-02-24)
Environmental Democrats make endorsements - Austin Monitor (2026-02-24)
Environmental Groups – Politics | Austin Environmental Directory (2026-02-24)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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