Texas general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for District Clerk (Galveston 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 Galveston 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.

Samantha Morris

Republican

Educator, Galveston County; Republican candidate for District Clerk

Samantha Morris is the Republican candidate for Galveston County District Clerk on the certified November 3, 2026 ballot, and the only candidate listed¹. The county's elected officials directory lists John Kinard as the current District Clerk². Houston Public Media reported that she has worked as an educator in Galveston County for 17 years and that her campaign materials list fiscal responsibility, transparency, accountability and access to justice as priorities³.

Educator in Galveston County for 17 years, as reported by Houston Public Media in March 2026³
Not an officeholder; she is a candidate for an office currently held by John Kinard per the county directory².

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