Republican incumbent Stacey Kemp faces Democrat John Russell for Collin County clerk in the Nov. 3, 2026, election, according to the state’s certified ballot.
The office is county clerk. The original draft’s description of a combined clerk/treasurer seat was incorrect.
Experience
The county’s biography says Kemp was first elected clerk in November 2006. She is seeking reelection to the records office.
What the clerk does
The county describes the office as responsible for official records, including property documents, marriage licenses, vital records and Commissioners Court records. Residents rely on these services when buying property, documenting family events and obtaining public records.
The office’s published mission emphasizes accurate records, preservation, accessibility and service. That institutional mission is not a separately verified 2026 campaign proposal from Kemp.
Authority and funding
The clerk administers the duties of the office under Texas law. The position does not independently set property tax rates, enact state laws or determine the entire county budget.
No new, detailed campaign initiative with a cost estimate or implementation schedule was verified in the reviewed materials. This profile therefore does not assign Kemp policy positions based on other candidates’ statements or the county’s general service descriptions.
Sources include the certified ballot and Collin County’s clerk webpages.
The Prosper-Celina Journal did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.
