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Victor Sampson
State Board of Education — District 5 · Democrat Primary 2026
Democrat
About ✓ Verified
UT Austin associate professor of STEM Education with a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. Former classroom science teacher. Deepest academic credentials of any candidate.
Key Positions ✓ Verified
- Curriculum based on educational research, not politics
- Anti-virtual schooling — incompatible with child development
- Adequate public school funding
- Assessment reform — reduce high-stakes testing
- Teacher autonomy and empowerment
Strengths Sourced
- Associate Professor of STEM at UT Austin
- Strong academic credentials in education
- Research-based approach to curriculum development
- Clear position against virtual schooling
Concerns Sourced
- No visible endorsements or political support
- Limited campaign visibility compared to others
- May appear too academic for general voters
- No apparent grassroots organizing efforts
Polling ✓ Verified
No public polling data available for SBOE District 5 primary.
Fundraising ✓ Verified
No publicly available campaign finance data.
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