Rich is from Pearland, Texas. He attended Emil R. High School. He has a bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University. He lives with his wife and their children in Pearland.

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Rich Bradley is from Pearland, Texas. He has a bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University. 

Rich is an emergency physician. He works in the emergency department at a local hospital, where he has practiced medicine for more than twenty years. He previously served as a firefighter, worked in statewide disaster response as an emergency management leader, and served as a military officer overseeing crisis operations.

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Rich is an emergency physician, first responder, and disaster management leader. He previously served as a military officer in the U.S. Army. 

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Said, "I will champion evidence based curriculum decisions, strong support for teachers, and transparent reporting of student progress."

Supports high standards, evidence based curriculum decisions, strong support for teachers, and transparent reporting of student progress.

- Supports high standards, evidence based curriculum decisions, strong support for teachers, and transparent reporting of student progress.

School Curriculum

Said, "I will prioritize transparent budgeting, disciplined spending, and long term planning that protects both students and taxpayers. Resources should flow to classrooms first, supporting instruction and student success."

Prioritizes transparent budgeting, disciplined spending, and long term planning that aims to protect both students and taxpayers. 

Believes the state should ensure every district is adequately funded, especially those serving students with educational challenges.

Said, "I will prioritize excellence in academics, programs and student support so Pearland ISD becomes every family’s first choice."

Prioritizes excellence in academics, programs and student support.

- Prioritizes transparent budgeting, disciplined spending, and long term planning that aims to protect both students and taxpayers. 
- Believes the state should ensure every district is adequately funded, especially those serving students with educational challenges.
- Prioritizes excellence in academics, programs and student support.

School Facilities & Resources

Said, "I will strengthen district wide safety policies, support evidence based preparedness standards, and ensure families have confidence in how our schools prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies."

Wants to strengthen district wide safety policies, support evidence based preparedness standards, and ensure families have confidence in how schools prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies.

Supports evidence-based safety practices.

- Wants to strengthen district wide safety policies, support evidence based preparedness standards, and ensure families have confidence in how schools prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
- Supports evidence-based safety practices.

Student Wellbeing

Wants to provide "strong support and development for teachers."

Wants to provide strong support and development for teachers.

- Wants to provide strong support and development for teachers.

Teachers

As of April 22, 2026, Rich Bradley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 