County

Harris County Clerk

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county clerk records property deeds, marriage licenses and other public records, keeps the records of the county courts and Commissioners Court, and in Harris County runs elections.

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Mike Wolfe

Republican

Former Harris County School Trustee

The gist

Pledges to publish clerk's office performance metrics.
Proposes early ADA and security reviews of polling sites.
Pledges timely reporting of election-night returns.
Proposes easier-to-use online property records search.
Proposes optional appointments while keeping walk-in service.
Proposes quarterly public forums on clerk's office operations.

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Pledges to publish clerk's office performance metrics.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I will assess and modernize digital systems, improve staffing of election workers, publish performance metrics”
Harris County Clerk Platform — Mike Wolfe for Harris County Clerk
Campaign website · mikewolfe.com
“Publish quarterly performance metrics including processing times and backlog data.”
Proposes early ADA and security reviews of polling sites.
Harris County Clerk Platform — Mike Wolfe for Harris County Clerk
Campaign website · mikewolfe.com
“Assess each location for ADA compliance, parking adequacy, voter capacity, security, and weather-related risks.”
Pledges timely reporting of election-night returns.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I will make sure accurate election returns are reported in a timely manner on election night.”
Proposes easier-to-use online property records search.
Harris County Clerk Platform — Mike Wolfe for Harris County Clerk
Campaign website · mikewolfe.com
“Modernize real property search tools to simplify navigation and improve usability.”
Proposes optional appointments while keeping walk-in service.
Harris County Clerk Platform — Mike Wolfe for Harris County Clerk
Campaign website · mikewolfe.com
“Establish an optional appointment scheduling system while preserving walk-in access.”
Proposes quarterly public forums on clerk's office operations.
Harris County Clerk Platform — Mike Wolfe for Harris County Clerk
Campaign website · mikewolfe.com
“Hold quarterly public administrative forums.”

Teneshia Hudspeth

DemocraticIncumbent

Harris County Clerk

The gist

Supports state funding to accompany new election mandates.
Led launch of a deed-fraud alert system for property owners.
Led digitization of records and online birth certificate orders.
Led move of election operations to a secure facility.

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Supports state funding to accompany new election mandates.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“The biggest issue facing the Harris County Clerk's Office and Texas election officials is unfunded election mandates. … encourage legislation that is supported by necessary resources”
Led launch of a deed-fraud alert system for property owners.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I've recently launched a Deed Fraud Alert System, providing constituents with timely notifications about activity involving their property”
Led digitization of records and online birth certificate orders.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I have modernized and digitized millions of public records, expanding access through online birth certificate orders and weekend birth certificate services.”
Led move of election operations to a secure facility.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Harris County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“relocated election operations to a secure, purpose-built facility, strengthening operational continuity and security”

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