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Gaye Boynton

District Clerk (Smith County) · Republican Primary 2026

Republican

About ✓ Verified

Certified paralegal with 40 years law career experience running in first political race

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Educating public about District Clerk's Office functions
Bringing fresh perspective to office operations
Passion for judicial system integrity

Strengths Sourced

Four decades of hands-on legal experience
Fresh perspective as political newcomer
Deep understanding of paralegal and court operations
Strong motivation for public service

Concerns Sourced

No prior experience running a government office
Lack of management experience with large staff
First-time candidate without political track record
May need time to learn administrative aspects

Sources (20)

Smith County commissioner candidates focus on roads, transparency in Republican primary (2026-02-28)
Christina Lucio Trevino (Deaf Smith County Treasurer, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Here’s what is on the Smith County ballot for Republican, Democratic March 2026 primaries | Tyler Morning Telegraph (2026-02-28)
Gloria Ellis (Deaf Smith County District Clerk, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Roddy Allred Jr. (Deaf Smith County Commissioner Precinct 4, Texas, candidate 2026) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
LIST: Republican, Democratic Primary candidates in Smith County solidify spots on 2026 election ballot | Tyler Morning Telegraph (2026-02-28)
Texas 2026 election: Your March primary sample ballot | The Texas Tribune (2026-02-28)
Republican Party primaries in Texas, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
Smith County, Texas - Ballotpedia (2026-02-28)
What propositions are on the March primary ballots in Texas? | Tyler Morning Telegraph (2026-02-28)
Smith County Voter Registration Figures (2026-02-28)
Candidate Filings for County Election Officials and ... (2026-02-28)
Filing in the 2026 Republican or Democratic Primary Election (2026-02-28)
March 3, 2026 Primary Election Law Calendar and May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Law Calendar (2026-02-28)
Offices up for Election in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Election Duties - at the County Level (2026-02-28)
Filing in the Libertarian Party or Green Party 2026 ... (2026-02-28)
Procedures for Write-In Candidates in 2026 (2026-02-28)
Candidate’s Guide to Nomination and General Election for 2026 (2026-02-28)
Important Election Dates 2025-2026 (2026-02-28)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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