Board of Directors, Ellis Appraisal District (by her own account)

Jennifer Zarate (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ellis County District Clerk¹. By her own account she has more than 30 years of legal experience in a large metropolitan court system, holds a Texas Tech University degree, and serves on the Ellis Appraisal District board². The Ellis County website lists a different person as the current District Clerk, so she is not the incumbent³.

• By her own account: more than 30 years of legal experience in a major metropolitan area, with criminal and family law work including child protective services, child support, juvenile justice and mental health matters²
• By her own account: B.S., Texas Tech University, and American Bar Association-certified postgraduate paralegal credentials²
• By her own account: Board of Directors, Ellis Appraisal District; Vice Chair, Ellis County Republican Party; Republican precinct chair²
• She is a candidate for an office she does not currently hold³; no appointment or prior election to it is claimed.