
Babu Venkat
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Leans Liberal
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
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*
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:
- $2,500.00 contribution from Denton Together
- $9,136.78 expenditure to Blue Nation Strategies
- $10.00 expenditure to Good Party Org
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:
- $20.00 in expenditures to Good Party Org
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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