Wayland Van Nest
Republican
Wayland Van Nest is a 24-year Brazos County employee, including 19 years as a courtroom bailiff, who started his career at the county's Juvenile Justice Center, per his campaign site. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, graduated cum laude, from a local college, per his campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Protecting taxpayer resources and improving transparency in the District Clerk's Office
- Expanding civil attorneys' direct access to court records through the county's case management system
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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