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.

Sources (20)

Stephanie Bazan - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Stephanie Limon Bazan Campaign Website (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 Limon Bazan | TCTA (2026-02-24)
The 2026 Texas Democratic Primaries: Part Two (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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