Who is running for Member, State Board of Education, District 5 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Member, State Board of Education, District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in State Board of Education District 5.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Allison BushDemocrat | Mica ArellanoRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and books | Teachers and librarians, as trained professionalsSaid · medium | No public position |
Allison Bush
DemocratPublic education professional and former teacher
Allison Bush describes herself as a public education professional with more than 25 years as a teacher, career counselor, administrator and nonprofit leader2. She lives in Pflugerville1. She won the Democratic nomination in the May 26, 2026 primary runoff with 61 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results3 and faces Republican Mica Arellano4 for the open District 5 seat, because incumbent Rebecca Bell-Metereau did not seek reelection35.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Curriculum and booksTeachers and librarians, as trained professionalsmedium
Said · medium confidence- In her 2026 ATPE survey she said educator input should carry significant and meaningful weight in the TEKS and instructional materials approval, that parents' input should be welcomed and taken seriously, and that curriculum decisions must remain grounded in educational expertise. (2026) source
- In a May 2026 Community Impact questionnaire she said the board should trust teachers as professionals and that curriculum standards should be developed with educator input and be accurate, inclusive and age-appropriate. (2026-05) source
No public position found on: School choice, Religion in schools, DEI programs.
Mica Arellano
RepublicanEducator (self-described, 30 years)
Mica Arellano of Kyle describes herself as a 30-year educator on her campaign website2; the ATPE profile lists her address in Kyle1. She won the Republican primary and faces Democrat Allison Bush for the open District 5 seat, because incumbent Rebecca Bell-Metereau did not seek reelection134. She did not respond to the ATPE survey1.
No public position found on: Curriculum and books, School choice, Religion in schools, DEI programs.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.