Brazos County, Texas

Brazos County District Clerk

One candidate is tracked for Brazos County District Clerk, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Wayland Van Nest. Candidate information follows official Brazos County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

May 26 runoff result: Wayland Van Nest won the Republican runoff over Gabriel Garcia, 76.20%-23.80%, after neither he nor a third candidate won a majority in the March 3 primary; no Democrat filed, so Van Nest is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official runoff canvass.

What this office does

County clerk. The county clerk keeps the county board's official records and minutes and, depending on the state, issues marriage licenses, business filings and vehicle registrations. In many states the county clerk also runs elections: voter registration, ballots, polling places and the certification of local results.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Wayland Van Nest

Republican

Top priorities

Protecting taxpayer resources and improving transparency in the District Clerk's Office
Expanding civil attorneys' direct access to court records through the county's case management system

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Wayland Van Nest is a 24-year Brazos County employee, including 19 years as a courtroom bailiff, who started his career at the county's Juvenile Justice Center, per his campaign site. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, graduated cum laude, from a local college, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Brazos County District Clerk in 2026?

When is the Brazos County District Clerk election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Brazos County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Brazos County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Brazos County Treasurer Judge, Brazos County Court at Law No. 1 Judge, Brazos County Court at Law No. 2 See all 21 Brazos County races

Candidate profiles

Wayland Van Nest, full profile Official Texas election office