Run for County Clerk in Andrews County, TX

Election Date: Mar 3, 2026
Filing Deadline: Dec 8, 2025

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Election Details

Office level: county
Length of term: 4 years
Commitment level: Full Time
Affiliation: partisan
Typical salary: $72,250
Filing period: Nov 8, 2025 - Dec 8, 2025
Positions:
Andrews County Clerk
Andrews County Clerk
Andrews County Clerk

Job description

Serves as clerk and custodian of records for the Commissioners Court, Constitutional County Court and Statutory County Courts. Acts as a recorder and custodian of important public records, including all bonds, deeds, birth and death certificates, assumed names and livestock brands, ensuring that records are maintained in a secure, archival manner. Issues marriage licenses. Serves as chief elections officer in most counties.

Eligibility requirements

US resident, at least 18 years of age, Texas resident for 12 mo+, direct resident for 6 mo+, registered to vote in area elected from

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FAQ

How often is County Clerk elected?

The position of County Clerk is typically elected every 4 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Andrews County, TX?

Party-affiliated candidates should file an application for a place on the ballot to their respective party chair. This should be accompanied by either a filing fee of $750 or a nominating petition with a number of signatures equal to the 2% of the number of votes cast in the previous general election in this district (or 500, whichever is lower). Independent candidates should file a Declaration of Intent to Run as an Independent Candidate during the primary filing period. In addition, independent candidates will need to collect a number of signatures equal to the 2% of the number of votes cast in the previous general election in this district. The completed nomination petition must be filed with the corresponding county judge. All documents can be found on the Texas Secretary of State website.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the applicable County Party Chair's office (major or minor parties); independent candidates submit paperwork with the County Judge's/Clerk's office.

Where is the filing office?

Dem Party Chair: PO Box 116, Austin, TX 78767; Rep Party Chair: Randy Rowe (NO ADDRESS LISTED); Indepedent: P.O. Box 727, Andrews, TX 79714.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling Dem Party Chair: 512-478-9800; Rep Party Chair: Contact County Clerk for Republican Chair Contact Information; Indepedent: 432-524-1426.

How do I get started running for County Clerk?

You can start running for County Clerk by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!

Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for County Clerk includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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