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Educator Samantha Morris defeats longtime incumbent John Kinard in Galveston County District Clerk primary
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· March 4, 2026
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Key takeaway Samantha Morris, an educator, has won the primary for District Clerk.
A primary election in Galveston County has resulted in a change of leadership. Samantha Morris, an educator, has won the primary for District Clerk. She defeated the incumbent, John Kinard, who had held the position for a long time. Further information about this election can be found through Houston Public Media, based in The Woodlands , TX.
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Category: government Published: March 4, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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