Candidate
Lisa Escárcega
Democrat · IncumbentMember, Colorado State Board of Education, District 1
Lisa Escárcega is the Democratic incumbent on the Colorado State Board of Education for District 1, which covers Denver. She was first elected in 2020 and has a 36-year career in education as a school psychologist and in senior leadership, including as executive director of the Colorado Association of School Executives2.
No public position found on: Curriculum and books, School choice, Religion in schools, DEI programs.
Record
- On the Nov 3, 2026 general election ballot for State Board of Education, Congressional District 1, according to the Colorado Secretary of State official candidate list1.
- First elected to the State Board of Education in 2020; her current term ends in January 20272.
- Listed as the District 1 member on the Colorado Department of Education board roster3.
- Chalkbeat reports that all three State Board of Education races on the 2026 ballot feature incumbents4.
Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (4)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- Colorado Secretary of State, 2026 General Election Official Candidate ListColorado Secretary of State
- Board Member Lisa Escárcega (D)Colorado Department of Education
- Colorado State Board of Education members, by districtColorado Department of Education
- Voter guide 2026: How Colorado State Board of Education candidates answered 9 questionsChalkbeat Colorado