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Wayland Van Nest

Republican

Bailiff

Wayland Van Nest says he has 24 years employed in the justice system, 18 of them as a bailiff, and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice1. He won the Republican nomination for District Clerk by defeating incumbent Gabriel Garcia in the May 26, 2026 runoff, 9,286 votes to 2,906 (76.16 percent)2. He is unopposed in November234.

  • Bailiff for 18 years; 24 years employed in the justice system, per his candidate questionnaire1
  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, per his candidate questionnaire1
  • Has not held the office. He led the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with about 44 percent5, then won the May 26 runoff over incumbent District Clerk Gabriel Garcia2.

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

Sources (5)

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  1. Q&A: Meet the Republican primary candidates running for Brazos County district clerkCommunity Impact
  2. Greenwood, Van Nest win local GOP runoff electionsThe Eagle
  3. Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, qualified candidates (Brazos County block, certification of Aug 28, 2026)Texas Secretary of State
  4. Brazos County, Texas, elections, 2026Ballotpedia
  5. Cumulative Results, March 3, 2026 Primary (official)Brazos County Elections