Democratic Runoff for Dallas County Clerk: A Historic Election
Two Democrats vie to be first new Dallas County Clerk in 20 years
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Tonight's Democratic runoff for Dallas County Clerk features Damarcus Offord and Ann Marie Cruz, both vying to succeed John Warren, who held the position for two decades. The winner will face Republican Skye Garcia in the November general election, overseeing over 1 billion county records.
- 01Damarcus Offord, a Dallas Area Rapid Transit official, is backed by numerous Democratic leaders, including U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico.
- 02Ann Marie Cruz has received endorsements from two attorneys’ organizations and has a long history in the county clerk's office, starting in 1986.
- 03In the March primary, Cruz led Offord by 10,000 votes, but a third candidate forced a runoff by preventing either from reaching the 50% threshold.
- 04The winner will succeed John Warren, who has served as County Clerk for 20 years and endorsed Offord after withdrawing from the race.
- 05Offord plans to modernize the office and enhance public outreach, while Cruz aims to improve employee morale and accessibility for the public.
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The Democratic runoff for Dallas County Clerk is set for tonight, featuring Damarcus Offord and Ann Marie Cruz. The winner will face Republican Skye Garcia in the general election on November 3. This office manages over 1 billion county records, including court case files and vital statistics. Offord, currently a senior manager at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), has strong support from the Democratic establishment, including endorsements from U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico. Cruz, who has worked in the county clerk's office since 1986, has received backing from two attorneys’ groups. In the March primary, Cruz led Offord by 10,000 votes, but a third candidate's participation necessitated a runoff. Offord aims to continue modernizing the office and enhancing public engagement, while Cruz focuses on improving employee morale and making the office more accessible to the public and attorneys. The election is significant as it will determine who succeeds John Warren, the incumbent clerk who has served for 20 years and endorsed Offord after withdrawing from the race.
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The outcome of this election will shape the management of county records and public services in Dallas County.
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