Voter Guide

Candidates for Tarrant County clerk on the November 8 ballot

Flags on Tuesday were reflected in the windows on the Tarrant County Commissioners Court Administration Building in Fort Worth.
Flags on Tuesday were reflected in the windows on the Tarrant County Commissioners Court Administration Building in Fort Worth. atinsley@star-telegram.com

Mary Louise Nicholson

Political party (if applicable): Republican

Age as of November 8, 2022: 56

Campaign website: www.marylouise.info

Occupation: County Clerk

Education: UTA - Bachelor Degree Criminal Justice

Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought): County Clerk Office

Please list highlights of your civic involvement: As leader of the County Clerk office, each year me and my 165 member team support the National Alliance on Mental Illness, United Way of Tarrant County, Tarrant Area Food Bank and Salvation Army. Each month my team votes to recognize a national organization, supporting their cause through social media education and wearing colors to highlight their mission.

Who are your top three campaign contributors? Tarrant County Apartment Association, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, Leggett Properties LLC

What is the most important distinction between you and your opponent? I have a better understanding of the duties for the County Clerk office.

What are the three biggest issues in this race? Commitment to delivering high quality services, a great customer service experience and explicitly following statutes.

Linsey Fagan

Fagan did not respond to multiple invitations to fill out the Star-Telegram’s Candidate Questionnaire.

Abby Church
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Abby Church covered Tarrant County government at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 2021 to 2023.
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