Jones and Armstrong are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official DeKalb County election filings.
Every address in DeKalb County is in State Board of Education District 8, per the Alabama Secretary of State's State Board of Education district list.
State board of education member. A state board of education sets statewide academic standards, approves graduation requirements and teacher-licensing rules, adopts the state's school accountability system and, in many states, hires the state superintendent. Members represent districts drawn across the state. Local school boards still run the schools day to day. A regional superintendent of schools handles teacher certification, school safety inspections and other state-mandated services for the school districts in a multi-county region.
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Alabama › DeKalb County › Alabama State Board of Education, District 8
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Emily Jones has nearly 20 years of experience in financial management, including more than a decade with the Department of Defense, according to her campaign site. She was born and raised in Jackson County, Alabama, and is a graduate of Pisgah High School and Jacksonville State University, per the site.
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From other published sources
Shatika Armstrong earned her degrees at Alabama A&M University and has spent her career mentoring young people, according to her campaign site.
Who is running for Alabama State Board of Education, District 8 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Alabama State Board of Education, District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Jones and Shatika Armstrong. Candidate information follows official DeKalb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Alabama State Board of Education, District 8 election in Alabama?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Alabama are on the Alabama election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official DeKalb County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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