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Texas State Board of Education District 6

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 3, 2026

General election

IndependentFirst-time candidate

Running as an independent write-in candidate for the Texas State Board of Education District 6, this is her first run for office. No additional information about her positions is available.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateTeacher

Michelle Palmer is a teacher running for Texas State Board of Education District 6 for the first time. She emphasizes accountability in how schools spend public funds, using historical documents in U.S. History curriculum, teaching evidence-based health education, and ensuring climate science is taught.

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RepublicanPhilanthropy and acting

Tiffany Nelson is a nonprofit consultant, professional actor, and philanthropist running for Texas State Board of Education District 6. She emphasizes providing excellent education, empowering parents with transparency in schools, and focusing on educational fundamentals.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidateEngineer

Barbara Denson is a Republican candidate for Texas State Board of Education District 6 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedTeacher

Michelle Palmer is a teacher running for Texas State Board of Education District 6 for the first time. She emphasizes accountability in how schools spend public funds, using historical documents in U.S. History curriculum, teaching evidence-based health education, and ensuring climate science is taught.

From the candidate’s published profile

RepublicanAdvancedPhilanthropy and acting

Tiffany Nelson is a nonprofit consultant, professional actor, and philanthropist running for Texas State Board of Education District 6. She emphasizes providing excellent education, empowering parents with transparency in schools, and focusing on educational fundamentals.

From the candidate’s published profile

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