Rock County, Wisconsin

Rock County Clerk of Circuit Court

One candidate is tracked for Rock County Clerk of Circuit Court on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amanda Nelson. Candidate information follows official Rock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 11 primary result: incumbent Amanda Nelson won the Democratic nomination with 99.72 percent (16,817 votes; write-ins made up the remainder), per the Rock County Clerk's official canvass. No candidate qualified for the Republican primary ballot for this office (242 write-in votes only, no candidate met the threshold to be certified), so as of this build no Republican or independent challenger has been identified; Nelson is the only certified nominee found for the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Amanda Nelson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Amanda Nelson

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Efficient, transparent court administration
Collaboration on mental health, housing and domestic violence initiatives through the county's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and Housing and Eviction Workgroup
Helping craft policies governing artificial intelligence within the Wisconsin court system as a member of the state CCAP AI Committee

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Amanda Nelson has served as Rock County Clerk of Circuit Court since she was appointed by the county's judges in early 2023 to complete the 2023-2026 term, per her campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree in criminology and criminal justice from Northern Arizona University and a master's degree in legal studies from National Juris University, and holds the Certified Paralegal and Certified Court Manager credentials, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rock County Clerk of Circuit Court in 2026?

When is the Rock County Clerk of Circuit Court election in Wisconsin?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Wisconsin are on the Wisconsin election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Rock County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Amanda Nelson, full profile Official Wisconsin election office