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One candidate is tracked for Galveston County District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Samantha Morris. Candidate information follows official Galveston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
March 3 primary result: Samantha Morris won the Republican nomination with 53.2 percent over four-term incumbent John D. Kinard and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official March 3 primary results (Galveston County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).
Samantha Morris is a longtime educator who won over the four-term incumbent in the 2026 Republican primary in Galveston County District Clerk, campaigning on fiscal efficiency, oversight and accountability for the office, per The Daily News.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Keeping the office open during standard business hours
- Investing in technology to modernize district court and jury operations
- Fiscal responsibility through staffing efficiencies
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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