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Circuit Court Clerk

August 6, 2026 · Williamson County, Tennessee · County · general

Vote impact: Very low
How do we calculate vote impact?

Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).

Representation: Low · 24 out of 100

This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 260,351 people live here.

score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(919,173 ÷ 260,351) ÷ ln(919,173 ÷ 5,079) = 24.27, comparing counties in TN (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)

Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate

One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.

Low representation + an uncontested race → Very low vote impact.

Clerk of Court is responsible for:

  • Keeping court records and case files
  • Collecting court fines and fees
  • Managing jury summons in many places
  • Helping the public file and find court documents

Affected Areas: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Data Privacy

Candidates

Debbie McMillan Barrett

Republican · Incumbent · declared

Debbie McMillan Barrett is the Republican nominee and current Williamson County Circuit Court Clerk.

Election sources

Source: williamsoncounty-tn.gov