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Posted 8:32 p.m., Nov. 3
Four State Board of Education seats in the Greater Houston area had contested elections on Nov. 3, of which two saw incumbents seek re-election.
According to the SBOE website, responsibilities of the board include setting curriculum standards, reviewing and adopting instructional materials, and establishing graduation requirements.
State Board of Education, District 4
District 4 covers part of the Greater Houston area, including parts of Harris and Galveston counties.
Republican incumbent Tammie Nielsen received 71,097 or 20.1% of the votes, according to unofficial early voting results. Democratic challenger Coretta Mallet-Fontenot received 282,484 or 79.9% of the votes, according to early voting results.
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
State Board of Education, District 6
District 6 includes parts of Harris and Montgomery counties.
According to unofficial early voting results from the Texas Secretary of State's office, Republican Tiffany Nelson received 179,500 or 43.2% of votes cast, and Democrat Michelle Palmer received 236,335 votes, or 56.8% of votes.
State Board of Education, District 7
District 7 includes several counties east and south of the Greater Houston area.
According to unofficial voting results from the Texas Secretary of State's office, Democrat Tiffany Perkinz received 191,622 or 51.4% of early votes, while incumbent Republican Julie Pickren received 181,136 votes, or 48.6% of early votes.
State Board of Education, District 8
District 8 is located around the Greater Houston area.
Incumbent Audrey G. Young, the Republican candidate, received 148,876 or 44.1% of early votes, and Democratic candidate Dana Van De Walker received 188,991 votes, or 55.9% of early votes cast.
What else?
Community Impact will update this article as more Election Day vote totals are released. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to see results and more stories from all local and state elections in your community.
