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One candidate is tracked for Smith County District Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gaye Boynton. Candidate information follows official Smith County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

March 3 primary result: Gaye Boynton won over incumbent Penny Clarkston 67.12%-32.88% for the Republican nomination; no Democrat filed, so Boynton is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot, per the Tyler Morning Telegraph's coverage of the county's canvass.

Gaye Boynton

Republican

Gaye Boynton is a certified paralegal with about 40 years of experience in law, including 28 years at a Tyler law firm, who was appointed Smith County District Clerk in March 2026 after winning the office in the March primary, per the Tyler Morning Telegraph. She has served as president of the Tyler Area Association of Legal Professionals, per the Tyler Morning Telegraph.

2026 priorities (per the Tyler Morning Telegraph)

Plans a deliberate, phased approach to office efficiency, tracking what works before making changes
Supports the office's planned transition to the new county courthouse

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Candidate roster from official Smith County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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