Babu Venkat

Non-Partisan | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Leans Liberal

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Babu Venkat


Party

Non-Partisan


Election Year

2026


Election

May School Board & Special SD4


Race

Frisco ISD Board of Trustees, Place 5


Incumbent

No


Links

Babu Venkat websites FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

The Wharton School, Phiadelphia, PA, Advanced Management Program

California Coast Univeristy, Santa Ana, CA, M.B.A (HR)

Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India, M.Com

WORK & MILITARY

Cogent Infotech Corporation, Chief Revenue Officer (Commercial)

Mastech Digital Technologies, Vice President & Business Unit Head, 2013-2025

AFFILIATIONS

Little Elm Angels Foundation, Founder

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

None prior to this

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (1)

*Denton Together

SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS

Campaign Finance Report - 8th day before election (03/24/2026 - 04/22/2026) from Frisco ISD

Selected contributions/expenditures:

Please note: This information was received by iVoterGuide after panel evaluations occurred and is for educational purposes only.

Campaign Finance Report - 30th day before election (01/14/2026 - 03/23/2026) from Frisco ISD

Selected contribution/expenditure:

Please note: This information was received by iVoterGuide after panel evaluations occurred and is for educational purposes only.

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Neutral

What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?

Schools should make sure the student feels safe and supported, help them stay on track academically with accommodations, and handle the situation carefully in line with the laws and family privacy.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

With regard to public schools, what does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

I believe in separation of church and state and matters of faith and religious beliefs are best guided by families.


ECONOMY

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Disagree

The cost of higher education is high, and we should find ways to make it more affordable.

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

I support government found of public education through college. This will make college education more affordable and will encourage more students to pursue higher education.


IMMIGRATION

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enhances the safety and security of communities by identifying and detaining illegal aliens.

Agree


EDUCATION

Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Neutral

Consequences for bad behavior create a safe and orderly environment, which is essential for student learning.

Agree

Educators should give students a thorough education in America's founding documents and cultivate American patriotism.

Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Disagree

If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development

It is important to provide age-appropriate sex education that gives students accurate information to make safe and responsible decisions. I support age-appropriate education related to consent; human anatomy / the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes.

It is discriminatory for a school district to cause academically eligible students to forfeit participation in U.I.L. competition when the student opts for instruction outside of the public school system.

Neutral

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning

American History, Civics, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Social emotional learning, Information Technology, Political Activism

Public schools should prioritize academic achievement and building character necessary to preserve American traditions and self-government.

Agree

School choice creates competition, and that competition will push public schools to improve their educational systems.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.

Disagree


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

Never convicted / charged with a felony.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

Never

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

Choose not to answer

What political party are you affiliated with?

Democratic Party

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Choose not to answer


VALUES

Biological males should be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My spiritual beliefs are rooted in respect for all faiths and guide me to lead with integrity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to serving and strengthening our community.

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

I support the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that people should be judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Neutral

Mental health conditions such as anorexia and gender dysphoria need to be treated, not affirmed.

Neutral

School library books that have literary value, as determined by experts, should be exempt from obscenity laws.

Disagree


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

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