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Emily Jones is a Republican candidate for Alabama State Board of Education District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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Alabama State Board of Education District 8
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 19, 2026
General election
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Armstrong is running for her first election to the Alabama State Board of Education from District 8. An educator with a graduate degree, she emphasizes equitable education access, supporting and fairly compensating teachers, and prioritizing student mental health.
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Primary
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Connie Spears is a Republican candidate for Alabama State Board of Education District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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Emily Jones is a Republican candidate for Alabama State Board of Education District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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William Matthews is a Republican candidate for Alabama State Board of Education District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Emily Jones is a Republican candidate for Alabama State Board of Education District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
William Matthews is a Republican candidate for Alabama State Board of Education District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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