Republican
Jean Clifford, a Republican, previously served on the Kansas State Board of Education and is running to return, representing District 5.
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Kansas State Board of Education District 5
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026
General election
DemocraticFirst-time candidateEducator
Lorie Wood is an educator with more than 30 years of teaching experience across K-12 and college levels, running for Kansas State Board of Education District 5 for the first time. She emphasizes ensuring every child achieves grade-level reading and math skills, addressing rural school funding, and respecting local control in education.
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Primary
RepublicanAdvanced
Jean Clifford, a Republican, previously served on the Kansas State Board of Education and is running to return, representing District 5.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Kelly Ancar is a Republican candidate for Kansas State Board of Education District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedEducator
Lorie Wood is an educator with more than 30 years of teaching experience across K-12 and college levels, running for Kansas State Board of Education District 5 for the first time. She emphasizes ensuring every child achieves grade-level reading and math skills, addressing rural school funding, and respecting local control in education.
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