Who is running for District Clerk (Ellis County, Texas) in 2026?
Here are the candidates for District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Ellis 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.
Jennifer Zarate
RepublicanBoard 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.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.