Williamson County, Texas

Williamson County Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for Williamson County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William "Bill" Fairbrother and Erin Block. Candidate information follows official Williamson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Both nominees were unopposed on the March 3 primary ballot for this open seat: William 'Bill' Fairbrother, the office's chief deputy, won the Republican nomination and Erin Block won the Democratic nomination, per the county's official primary composite ballots. Longtime County Clerk Nancy Rister is not seeking re-election. Fairbrother and Block meet on the November 3 ballot.

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 Williamson County votes on this seat.

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William "Bill" Fairbrother

Republican

Top priorities

Ensure accurate, prompt handling of vital records, County Court at Law records, and Commissioners Court records
Maintain consistency in daily office operations and improve customer service through departmental collaboration

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Fairbrother is the Republican nominee for Williamson County Clerk. He has worked in the County Clerk's office for over three years, currently as Chief Deputy and Executive Assistant to the County Clerk, after more than twenty years in the technology industry, per his campaign site.

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Erin Block

Democratic

Biography

Erin Block appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Williamson County Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 3, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Erin Block.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Williamson County Clerk in 2026?

When is the Williamson 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 Williamson County ballot?

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.

Verify this race

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

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The rest of your Williamson County ballot

24 tracked races in Williamson County, Texas. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 See all 24 Williamson County races

Candidate profiles

William "Bill" Fairbrother, full profile Erin Block, full profile Official Texas election office