NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION

Voting Information
Dallas County, Texas

Everything you need to vote in the 298th Judicial District Court race -- and every other race on your ballot. Vote down ballot for Clark B. Will.

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Early Voting Starts in 8 Days

October 19–30 you can vote at any Dallas County Vote Center. Find yours now.

Am I In This Race?

Clark B. Will is running for the 298th Civil District Court in Dallas County.

If you're a registered voter in Dallas County, this race is on YOUR ballot.

Key Dates

Act Now!
Voter Registration Deadline

October 5, 2026

Last day to register or update your address to vote in the November election.

Early Voting

Oct 19 – Oct 30, 2026

Vote at any Dallas County Vote Center. No excuses needed — any registered voter can vote early.

Election Day

November 3, 2026

Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Vote at any Dallas County Vote Center.

What Is the 298th District Court?

The 298th Civil District Court handles civil cases — business disputes, personal injury, property disputes, and more. The judge you elect makes decisions that affect real people's lives and livelihoods every day.

This is exactly why experience matters. With 45+ years of civil litigation experience, Clark B. Will has spent his entire career in the types of cases this court hears — on both the plaintiff and defense sides.

Types of Cases

Business & contract disputes
Personal injury lawsuits
Property & real estate disputes
Insurance & professional malpractice
Employment disputes

Find Your Polling Location

Dallas County uses a Countywide Vote Center model. You can vote at any open Vote Center in Dallas County -- not just the one in your precinct. Choose the location most convenient for you.

Use the official Dallas County Elections tool to find your nearest Vote Center, see wait times, and get directions.

Early Voting Schedule

Early voting for the November 3, 2026 General Election runs Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 30, 2026. You may vote at any open Dallas County Vote Center during these hours.

Monday – Friday, October 19 – 23
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 24
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 25
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday – Friday, October 26 – 30
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Official schedule from Dallas County Elections. Confirm Vote Center locations, hours, and live wait times at DallasCountyVotes.org.

Key Dates & Deadlines

Last day to register to voteMonday, October 5, 2026
First day of early votingMonday, October 19, 2026
Last day to apply for a ballot by mailFriday, October 23, 2026
Last day of early votingFriday, October 30, 2026
Election Day (7 AM – 7 PM)Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Election Day

NOV 3

Tuesday, 2026

7 AM

Polls Open

7 PM

Polls Close

Polls are open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line by 7:00 PM, you will be allowed to vote. Vote at any Dallas County Vote Center.

What to Bring

Accepted Photo IDs

  • Texas Driver License (not expired more than 4 years)
  • Texas Election Identification Certificate (EIC)
  • Texas Personal Identification Card
  • Texas Handgun License
  • United States Military ID with photo
  • United States Citizenship Certificate with photo
  • United States Passport (book or card)

No Photo ID? You Can Still Vote

If you don't have an acceptable photo ID, you may vote by presenting a supporting form of ID and signing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration.

Supporting IDs include: utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing your name and an address in Dallas County.

Full ID requirements → VoteTexas.gov

Your Voting Checklist

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Be a registered voter in Dallas County, Texas

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Bring a valid photo ID (Texas Driver License, Passport, Election ID Certificate, or other approved ID)

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Find the 298th Judicial District Court race on your ballot -- it may be near the bottom

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Vote for Clark B. Will for Judge

Vote by Mail

In Texas, you may vote by mail if you are:

  • 65 years of age or older
  • Sick or disabled
  • Out of your county on Election Day and during early voting
  • Confined in jail but otherwise eligible

Application deadline: Your application to vote by mail must be received by the Dallas County Elections Department no later than October 23, 2026 (11 days before Election Day).

Official Resources

Early Voting Location Directory

Dallas County uses a Countywide Vote Center model — you may vote at any open location, not just the one in your precinct. These are Vote Centers regularly used for early voting across Dallas County.

Confirm live status. Dallas County Elections publishes the official November 3, 2026 Vote Center list — with hours and live wait times — at DallasCountyVotes.org.

Downtown & Central Dallas

Dallas County Elections Department

1520 Round Table Dr, Dallas, TX 75247

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George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building

600 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202

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Oak Lawn Branch Library

4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219

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Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215

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J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201

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North Dallas

Fretz Park Branch Library

6990 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254

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Audelia Road Branch Library

10045 Audelia Rd, Dallas, TX 75238

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Preston Royal Branch Library

5626 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75229

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Park Forest Branch Library

3421 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75234

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South Dallas & Oak Cliff

Kiest Park Recreation Center

3080 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75224

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Beckley-Saner Recreation Center

114 W Hobson Ave, Dallas, TX 75224

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Polk-Wisdom Branch Library

7151 Library Ln, Dallas, TX 75232

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Pleasant Grove Branch Library

7143 Library Ln, Dallas, TX 75217

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East County — Garland, Mesquite, Rowlett, Balch Springs

Garland Motor Vehicle Building

140 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX 75040

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Garland Audubon Recreation Center

342 W Oates Rd, Garland, TX 75043

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Mesquite Public Library — Main

300 W Grubb Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149

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Rowlett City Hall

4000 Main St, Rowlett, TX 75088

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Balch Springs Recreation Center

12200 Elam Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180

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North County — Richardson, Carrollton, Coppell, Addison, Farmers Branch

Richardson Civic Center

411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080

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Carrollton Public Library — Josey Ranch

1700 Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006

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Coppell Town Center

255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019

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Addison Town Hall

5300 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX 75254

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Farmers Branch Manske Library

2939 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

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West County — Irving & Grand Prairie

Irving City Hall

825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060

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Irving Valley Ranch Library

4001 Valley Ranch Pkwy S, Irving, TX 75063

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Grand Prairie City Hall

300 W Main St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

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Grand Prairie Warmack Building

2170 W Warmack St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051

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Southwest County — Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster

Cedar Hill Government Center

285 Uptown Blvd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

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DeSoto Town Center

211 E Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115

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Duncanville Public Library

201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116

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Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library

1600 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Lancaster, TX 75134

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Park Cities

Highland Park Town Hall

4700 Drexel Dr, Highland Park, TX 75205

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University Park City Hall

3800 University Blvd, University Park, TX 75205

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Judge, 298th Judicial District Court

Clark B. Will(REP)
Ashley Smith(DEM)

Why Vote Clark B. Will?

Clark B. Will (R)

Republican Nominee

  • 45+ years civil litigation experience
  • AV Preeminent® rated (top peer rating)
  • Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court
  • 6 years U.S. Army JAG officer
  • 10+ years Dallas County election judge
  • Represented both plaintiffs & defendants
  • Texas Attorney of the Year 2017
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Vote Down Ballot: Clark B. Will for Judge

298th Judicial District Court · Dallas County, Texas

For the businesses and people of Dallas: scroll down your ballot, find 298th District Court Judge, and vote Clark B. Will. Restore Judicial Integrity, Common Sense, and Experience to the Bench.

45+ Years ExperienceAV Preeminent RatedBest Lawyers in America® 2027U.S. Supreme CourtArmy JAG Veteran

Election Day November 3, 2026: Vote Down Ballot for Clark B. Will for Judge of the 298th Judicial District Court

The 2026 November general election for Judge of the 298th Judicial District Court in Dallas County, Texas is November 3, 2026. Vote down ballot for Clark B. Will (Republican). Don't stop at the top of the ticket. Scroll down your ballot and vote Clark B. Will for 298th District Court Judge. For the businesses and people of Dallas County. Restore Judicial Integrity, Common Sense, and Experience to the Bench. Clark Will has 45+ years of civil litigation experience, the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027, admission to the U.S. Supreme Court, 6 years as a U.S. Army JAG officer, and 10 years as a Dallas County election judge. Vote Clark B. Will on November 3, 2026. Down ballot races matter. Judges shape your business environment, your legal protections, and your access to justice.

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Clark B. Will — Candidate for Judge, 298th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas

Clark B. Will

Republican Candidate for Judge, 298th Judicial District Court

Clark B. Will is the Republican nominee for Judge of the 298th Judicial District Court in Dallas County, Texas. General Election: November 3, 2026. Vote down ballot for Clark B. Will.

Quick Facts

Election Date
November 3, 2026 — General Election
Early Voting
October 19–30, 2026
Polls Open
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Office
Judge, 298th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas
Party
Republican (R)
Years of Legal Experience
45+ years of civil litigation in Texas state and federal courts
Peer Rating
AV Preeminent — Martindale-Hubbell peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted to practice (2014)
Military Service
6 years, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps
Election Judge Service
10 years, Dallas County election judge
Practice Balance
Represented both plaintiffs and defendants throughout 45+ year career
Awards
Texas Attorney of the Year 2017; Top Lawyer 2013–2016; U.S. Army Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal
Education
J.D. "With Distinction" St. Mary's University School of Law; B.A. University of Texas at Austin (Distinguished Military Graduate)
Heritage
Hispanic descent with deep Texas roots; related to Congressman Kika de la Garza
Website
clarkwillforjudge.com
Ballotpedia
ballotpedia.org/Clark_Will

How to Vote for Clark B. Will

On November 3, 2026, go to any Dallas County Vote Center (countywide voting, vote anywhere in the county). Scroll DOWN your ballot past the top-of-ticket races. Find "298th District Court Judge" and vote for Clark B. Will (R). Don't leave judicial races blank. Over 70% of voters skip them. Your vote matters.

Why Vote for Clark B. Will Regardless of Party

Judges don't write laws. They apply the law impartially. Voters may consider legal knowledge, ethical standing, courtroom experience, balanced practice background, and public service when evaluating judicial candidates.

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