Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for Brazos County District Clerk in 2026?

Here are the candidates for Brazos County District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Brazos County.

This office runs county services rather than voting on the quiz issues, so we show each candidate's experience and record instead of an issue match.

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.