Audrey Young

Audrey Young (Republican Party) is a member of the Texas State Board of Education, representing District 8. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Young (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 8. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Audrey Young earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, and a doctorate in education from Stephen F. Austin University. Young's career experience includes working as a speech therapist, reading specialist, middle school administrator, and district director.^[1]

Political career

Texas State Board of Education (2021-present)

Young was elected to the board in November 2020 and assumed office in January 2021.

Elections

2022

General election

General election for Texas State Board of Education District 8

Incumbent Audrey Young defeated Rhett Rosenquest Smith in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Audrey Young (R)	71.4	313,220
	Rhett Rosenquest Smith (L)	28.6	125,616

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 438,836
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8

Incumbent Audrey Young advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Audrey Young	100.0	94,705

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas State Board of Education District 8

Rhett Rosenquest Smith advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas State Board of Education District 8 on March 19, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Rhett Rosenquest Smith (L)	97.2	35
	Other/Write-in votes	2.8	1

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36
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