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Denton County, Texas

Denton County District Clerk

One candidate is tracked for Denton County District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Trantham. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Single-nominee race: David Trantham is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the county's certified primary candidate list (Texas prints unopposed candidates).

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. The sitting officeholder, David Trantham, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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David Trantham

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Trantham is the incumbent Denton County District Clerk, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, per search-engine-verified election history summary citing county records. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for David Trantham.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Denton County District Clerk in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Denton County District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Trantham. Candidate information follows official Denton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Denton 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 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
David Trantham, full profileOfficial Texas election office