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Clerk of the Circuit Court, Madison County

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4 years
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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.

Linda S Smith

RepublicanIncumbent

Madison County Clerk

The gist

  • Pledges new technology and streamlined work in the clerk's office.
  • Led budget reductions in the clerk's office.
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  1. Pledges new technology and streamlined work in the clerk's office.

    Primary 2026: Candidate capsules (age, family, occupation, political experience and goals of candidates in contested Madison County primaries)

    Candidate questionnaire · The Herald Bulletin · Apr 25, 2026 · heraldbulletin.com

    “embrace innovative technology, and streamline workflow to support judges, attorneys, litigants and the public.”
  2. Led budget reductions in the clerk's office.

    Primary 2026: Candidate capsules (age, family, occupation, political experience and goals of candidates in contested Madison County primaries)

    Candidate questionnaire · The Herald Bulletin · Apr 25, 2026 · heraldbulletin.com

    “I have initiated budget reductions and will continue to utilize fiscal responsibility.”

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