Harris County, Texas

Harris County School Trustee, Position 5, At Large

2 candidates are tracked for Harris County School Trustee, Position 5, At Large on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Erica Davis and Sartaj Bal. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

A countywide seat on the Harris County Department of Education board.

What this office does

School board member. The school board is the governing body of a public school district. It hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts the district budget, sets policies on curriculum, discipline, attendance boundaries and facilities, and approves contracts and collective bargaining agreements. Day-to-day operations belong to the superintendent; the board sets direction and holds the administration accountable.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Erica Davis, is on the ballot.

Texas › Harris County › Harris County School Trustee, Position 5, At Large

Erica Davis

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Expanding inclusive education and addressing the school-to-prison pipeline
Expanding alternative education models and mental health services, and de-escalation partnerships with law enforcement
Expanding literacy programs, including Pre-K literacy and adult education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Erica Davis holds a doctorate in education and organizational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's in public affairs from the University of Texas LBJ School, per the campaign site. She taught high school Spanish before entering public service and served as the first civilian chief of staff for law enforcement at Harris County Precinct One, per the campaign site.

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Sartaj Bal

Republican

Biography

Sartaj Bal is a Houston attorney and law firm partner, per legal directory listings and Community Impact's filing coverage, and was unopposed on his side of the March primary, per the county's official results. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Sartaj Bal.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Harris County School Trustee, Position 5, At Large in 2026?

When is the Harris County School Trustee, Position 5, At Large election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Harris County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Harris County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2 Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2 Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2 See all 50 Harris County races

Candidate profiles

Erica Davis, full profile Sartaj Bal, full profile Official Texas election office