Ericka Ledferd

Democratic

On ballot as: Ericka Ledferd
Current role: Educator and consultant
Background: Bachelor's degree in political science (per campaign)
Master's degree in Spanish literature (per campaign)
Occupation: "Public Relations / Educator/ Consultant" (per candidate, Dallas Morning News questionnaire)
Her three children have attended or attend Texas public schools (per campaign)
Experience: 12 years at Royse City ISD, teaching on-level and dual credit classes and serving as ESL director (per campaign)
Rockwall County Democratic Chair (elected July 2020) (per Blue Ribbon News, 2020)
Former Rockwall County LULAC president (per Blue Ribbon News, 2020)
Board secretary, Light of Hope Immigration Law Center (per its website)
Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities: "Protecting public schools from privatization means making sure every child has a fair chance to learn and grow"
"guiding Texas through the AI era responsibly is about using technology to open doors for our kids, not close them"
"I want a curriculum that builds real opportunity for students, not one shaped by political noise."
Tidbits: Curriculum and instructional materials: Campaign site: "I want a curriculum that builds real opportunity for students, not one shaped by political noise."
Library books: In a Dallas Morning News questionnaire: "Book decisions should be made through a transparent, locally accountable process led by educators, librarians, and school administrators"
School funding and bonds: No public statement found
Vouchers / school choice: Campaign site: protecting public schools from privatization means "keeping taxpayer dollars in public schools, not private enterprises"
Endorsements: Texas AFL-CIO
Texas AFT
Campaign website: ledferd4texas.com

Ericka Ledferd

Member, State Board of Education, District 9

Ericka Ledferd