Stephanie Bazan

Additional Information from ATPE

Advanced to a runoff for State Board of Education (SBOE) District 5 in the 2026 Democratic primary election.

Ms. Bazan served as an executive for the San Antonio-based law firm that represents charter schools across Texas and helps new charter applicants prepare their application.

Ms. Bazan’s husband is the Superintendent/CEO of an Austin-based charter school.

87% of Ms. Bazan’s campaign contributions (as of 2/2/2026 report) came from one $20,000 donation from an individual who has supported charter schools financially through her foundation – including a $16 million donation specifically to expand IDEA charter schools in Austin to 20 campuses and 20,000 students.

Ms. Bazan has been endorsed by Charter Schools Now which supports “pro-charter candidates.”