Sandy Garcia

About this race

Keeps the county's court records and official documents (deeds, marriage licenses) and often acts as the county's auditor and treasurer.

2 candidates ran for Lubbock County Clerk in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Sandy Garcia

Office manager and deputy clerk, Lubbock County Clerk's Office. Has worked in the Lubbock County Clerk's Office for more than 24 years, including over 10 as office manager. Led the March 2026 Republican primary with about 46 percent and became the nominee after runner-up Jim Baxa withdrew; the incumbent clerk, Kelly Pinion, did not seek re-election.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Filling staff vacancies to keep service timely
• Reviewing processes with staff before making changes
• Improving secure online access to records
• Staying within budget and finding cost savings
• Expanding digitization and preserving historical records

In their own words: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

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To see where they stand, read their own words: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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• Kerri Poeling Padilla · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Sandy Garcia?

Sandy Garcia is running as a Republican.

What does the Lubbock County Clerk seat do?

Keeps the county's court records and official documents (deeds, marriage licenses) and often acts as the county's auditor and treasurer.

Who is Sandy Garcia running against?

Kerri Poeling Padilla, for Lubbock County Clerk.

Should I vote for Sandy Garcia?

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