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Tom Wilder

Republican · Incumbent

District Clerk, Tarrant County

Tom Wilder is the sitting Tarrant County District Clerk, listed as Thomas A. Wilder on the county's elected officials list1, and has served as district clerk since 19952. The district clerk manages business operations for the county's 28 elected courts and 22 associate judges and magistrates2. He faces Democrat Nathan Smith on the November 3, 2026 ballot3.

  • District Clerk of Tarrant County since 19952
  • The office manages business operations for 28 elected courts and 22 associate judges and magistrates, with a staff of 153, and the district clerk is elected countywide to a four-year term2
  • Elected countywide; has held the office since 1995 and is running for reelection as the Republican nominee23.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

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  1. Elected Officials and Justices of the Peace, Tarrant County Commissioners Court page (county navigation)Tarrant County
  2. More than 70 races on the Tarrant County ballot in November. Here are the nominees (May 31, 2026)Fort Worth Report
  3. 2026 General Election Ballot Certification Report, Tarrant County (Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State