One candidate is tracked for Galveston County District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Samantha Morris. Candidate information follows official Galveston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
March 3 primary result: Samantha Morris won the Republican nomination with 53.2 percent over four-term incumbent John D. Kinard and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
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.
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Republican
Per the campaign site.
Samantha Morris is a longtime educator who won over the four-term incumbent in the 2026 Republican primary in Galveston County District Clerk, campaigning on fiscal efficiency, oversight and accountability for the office, per The Daily News.
Who is running for Galveston County District Clerk in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Galveston County District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Samantha Morris. Candidate information follows official Galveston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Galveston 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 Galveston County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Galveston County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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