TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
The District Clerk keeps the records for the county's district courts and runs the jury system, including the summons that call people to jury duty.
WHO’S RUNNING
Tom Wilder
Republican
If you're ever called for jury duty or file for divorce in Tarrant County, your paperwork goes through the District Clerk. Tom Wilder has held that job since 1995 and is seeking an eighth term. His office of 149 people handles more than 61,000 new court cases a year.
Nathan Smith
Democrat
The District Clerk's office handles the files for every felony, divorce and lawsuit in Tarrant County, and it has had the same leader for more than 30 years. Nathan Smith, an Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient from a three-generation military family, says that's too long.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3