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Clerk of the Circuit Court, Hamilton County

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The clerk keeps the county's court records and collects court fees, and runs elections as secretary of the county election board.

Government & transparency

  • Beth ShellerRepublican

    • Pledges to launch countywide vote centers in 2027
    • Pledges to oversee the clerk's office move in 2028
    • Supports bipartisan staffing throughout election administration
  • Alexandra E. WilsonDemocratic

    • Supports approachable court services and accessible elections
    • Proposes a security review of election and court records systems
    • Supports prioritizing cybersecurity, backups and auditability

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