Harris County, Texas

Harris County District Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for Harris County District Clerk, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Darrell Jordan, Jr and Chris Daniel. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

An open seat: Marilyn Burgess is retiring, per Houston Public Media. 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.

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Darrell Jordan, Jr

Democratic

Top priorities

Efficiency through innovation in court operations
Building a fair, efficient, and accessible court system
Transparency and accountability in the Clerk's Office

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jordan served more than 24 years in the U.S. Army and nearly two decades as an attorney; he was elected Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16 in 2017 and served three terms as presiding judge of the Harris County Criminal Courts, per the campaign site.

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Chris Daniel

Republican

Top priorities

Timely processing of court filings and reliable public record access
Efficient jury service
Modernizing operations with technology, including faster e-filing review and automated notices

Per the Community Impact questionnaire.

Biography

Chris Daniel has served as Harris County District Clerk since 2011 and is a mechanical engineer who previously worked as an oilfield tool designer and project manager at National Oilwell Varco, per the campaign site. He was elected to the Lone Star College System Board in 2006, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Harris County District Clerk in 2026?

When is the Harris 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.

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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.

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

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Candidate profiles

Darrell Jordan, Jr, full profile Chris Daniel, full profile Official Texas election office