Dallas County, Texas

Dallas County Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for Dallas County Clerk, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Damarcus L Offord and Skye Garcia. Candidate information follows official Dallas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

An open seat: John F. Warren is not seeking a sixth term, per the Dallas Morning News. The Democratic nomination was decided in the May 26 runoff.

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. Every voter in Dallas County votes on this seat.

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Damarcus L Offord

Democratic

Top priorities

Serving as an effective record keeper for the county court system
Managing property records, business filings, and vital public records with strong customer service
Fostering collaboration with other county officials to modernize the Clerk's office

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Damarcus L Offord is senior manager of state relations at DART and previously led intergovernmental relations for Dallas ISD after serving as a senior congressional staffer, per KERA and his campaign site.

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Skye Garcia

Republican

Top priorities

Transparency and records access
Modernizing processes with technology
Expanded community outreach

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Skye Garcia was unopposed on her side of the March primary, per the county's official results.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Dallas County Clerk in 2026?

When is the Dallas County 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 Dallas County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Dallas County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Damarcus L Offord, full profile Skye Garcia, full profile Official Texas election office