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Stephanie Limon Bazan
State Board of Education — District 5 · Democrat Primary 2026
Democrat
About ✓ Verified
Nonprofit leader, former educator, and 5th generation Texan. Most endorsed candidate in the SBOE race with support from multiple elected officials. Mom of two, first-generation college graduate, Austin ISD product.
Key Positions ✓ Verified
- Historically accurate curriculum — not revised for political or religious agendas
- Stop Christian nationalist influence in curriculum
- Oppose vouchers and charter expansion
- Educator-led standards focused on critical thinking
- Reduce unnecessary testing
- Address chronic underfunding
Strengths Sourced
- Extensive endorsements from elected officials
- Social impact leader with broad coalition support
- Strong stance against Christian nationalism
- Well-connected in Travis County political circles
Concerns Sourced
- Less direct classroom teaching experience
- May appear too political to some voters
- Could face criticism for insider backing
- Limited visibility outside Austin area
Endorsements ✓ Verified
- State Rep. Sheryl Cole (elected official)
- Travis County Tax Assessor Celia Israel (elected official)
- Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez (elected official)
- Travis County Constable Gabe Padilla (elected official)
- Former Austin City Council Member Ann Kitchen (elected official)
- Bastrop City Councilwoman Kerry Fossler (elected official)
- Capital Area Progressive Democrats (political organization)
- Austin Tejano Democrats (political organization)
- Austin Environmental Democrats (political organization)
- Damián Pantoja, Del Valle ISD Board of Trustees (elected official)
- Dr. Nora de Hoyos Comstock, Former ACC Trustee (elected official)
Polling ✓ Verified
No public polling data available for SBOE District 5 primary.
Fundraising ✓ Verified
No publicly available campaign finance data.
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