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Denton County, Texas

Denton County Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for Denton County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Juli Luke and Dale Frey. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Juli Luke was unopposed for the Republican nomination and Dale Frey was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; both meet on the November 3 ballot, per the county's official primary candidate list.

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 Denton County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Juli Luke, is on the ballot.

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Juli Luke

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Juli Luke appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Denton County Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Juli Luke.

Dale Frey

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Countywide voting centers on Election Day
  • Address barriers created by new citizenship documentation requirements for voter registration
  • Oppose local law enforcement participation in federal 287(g) immigration agreements

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dale Frey is a graduate of George Mason University who has worked as a web developer and systems administrator for federal agencies including the Department of Education, the General Services Administration, and the U.S. Geological Survey, per his campaign site. He previously ran for Texas State Senate District 30 and is active with the Frisco Democratic Club and the Denton County Democratic Party, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Denton County Clerk in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Denton County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Juli Luke and Dale Frey. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Denton 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 Denton County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Denton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Juli Luke, full profileDale Frey, full profileOfficial Texas election office