One candidate is tracked for Smith County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Phillips. Candidate information follows official Smith County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Single-nominee race: Karen Phillips is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no primary contest for this office was reported among Smith County's contested March 3 races, and no Democrat filed, per Tyler-area press coverage of her re-election campaign.
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 Smith County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican
Has served as Smith County Clerk for 15 years, per press coverage of her re-election campaign. Helped reduce the county clerk department's budget by $150,000 during her first two years in office, per press coverage of her re-election campaign. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Smith County Clerk in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Smith County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karen Phillips. Candidate information follows official Smith County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Smith 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 Smith County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Smith County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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