Hays County, Texas

Hays County Clerk

One candidate is tracked for Hays County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cynthia A. Millonzi. Candidate information follows official Hays County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

March 3 primary result: Cynthia A. Millonzi won the Democratic nomination over Nicholas "Nico" Costilla and DeeDee Rodgers, 47.51% to 31.67% and 20.82%. No Republican filed, so she is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the Hays Free Press's report on the county's official primary results (Texas prints unopposed nominees). Sitting County Clerk Elaine Cardenas did not seek re-election.

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 Hays County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Cynthia A. Millonzi

Democratic

Top priorities

Modernizing the County Clerk's Office and making it more accessible
Transparent, efficient office administration

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cynthia A. Millonzi is a 30-year U.S. Army veteran and 25-year federal civil servant who has served as Chief of Staff and Deputy Director of the Hays County Clerk's Office since 2021, per her campaign site. Cynthia A. Millonzi appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hays County Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hays County Clerk in 2026?

When is the Hays 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 Hays County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Cynthia A. Millonzi, full profile Official Texas election office