Democrat John Russell faces Republican Stacey Kemp in the Nov. 3, 2026, election for Collin County clerk, according to the state’s certified ballot. The office is separate from county treasurer.
Background and priorities
A Branch candidate profile describes Russell’s private-sector work at Amazon and JPMorgan Chase and identifies this as his first campaign.
Branch reports that he wants some services offered through extended evening hours or appointments. It also attributes to him plans to improve access for residents with disabilities or language barriers and to work with Commissioners Court on cybersecurity support for county records.
These positions are attributed to that published profile. They were not provided directly to this outlet,.
Authority and local effects
The clerk’s office provides services involving public records, marriage licenses and vital records. Expanded hours could help residents who cannot visit during the workday, but additional staffing and technology costs have not been established in the material reviewed.
The clerk would need to work within county budget decisions and applicable law. The office does not control every county department or act as county treasurer. Residents of cities spanning county lines should check which county contains their address.
This profile draws on the certified ballot, county information and Branch’s published candidate account.
The Prosper-Celina Journal did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.
