CO — Colorado's school board fight heats up for 2026

Three of nine seats on the State Board of Education are on the ballot, and Republicans need a pickup to flip control. Democrats start with a one-seat edge — expect nasty, well-funded battles over curriculum and local control.

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2026 Colorado State Board of Education election - Wikipedia

Why it matters:
Control of the board shapes curriculum, student services, and hiring for the whole state. A single GOP pickup could shift policy toward culture-war priorities and rollback on equity efforts.

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Key figures:
Lisa Escarcega, State Board of Education member, declared candidate for District 1 (incumbent)