Mari Sanchez Belew
Mari Sanchez Belew (Democratic Party) ran for election for Bexar County Clerk in Texas. Sanchez Belew lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Sanchez Belew completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Bexar County, Texas (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on May 26, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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Democratic primary runoff
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Democratic primary runoff for Bexar County Clerk
Incumbent Lucy Adame-Clark (D) and Cynthia Castro (D) are running in the Democratic primary runoff for Bexar County Clerk on May 26, 2026.
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 | Lucy Adame-Clark | |
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Bexar County Clerk
Incumbent Lucy Adame-Clark (D) and Cynthia Castro (D) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Mari Sanchez Belew (D) in the Democratic primary for Bexar County Clerk on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lucy Adame-Clark | 46.5 | 72,349 |
| ✔ | | Cynthia Castro | 38.7 | 60,280 |
 | Mari Sanchez Belew | 14.8 | 23,073 | |
| Total votes: 155,702 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mari Sanchez Belew completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sanchez Belew's responses.
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- MODERNIZATION THAT WORKS FOR PEOPLE
You deserve to access your records as easily and safely as online banking. Modernization without proper analysis and protection isn't innovation..it's risk and liability.
Mari will modernize the office with the mindset of a record-protector, ensuring upgrades are both helpful and secure.
1. 24/7 DIGITAL ACCESS TO CERTIFIED RECORDS. 2. FASTER AND MORE RELIABLE ONLINE FILING TOOLS.
3. MODERNIZATION PLANS FULLY ANALYZED, VETTED, AND FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE.
4. SMART, SECURE UPGRADES THAT STRENGTHEN EFFICIENCY, SERVICE QUALITY, AND ACCESS. - CYBERSECURITY & DATA PROTECTION Paper records used to be protected with locks and vaults. Now those same documents live online, and the threats are very different. As everything moves digital, cybersecurity becomes the new front door. Mari has the experience to protect these records where they actually live today. 1. APPLY MILITARY AND CYBERSECURITY EXPERTISE TO UPDATE SECURITY STANDARDS. 2. MODERN SECURITY FOR RECORDS NO LONGER STORED ON PAPER. 3. REAL-WORLD CYBER EXPERTISE GUIDING EVERY UPGRADE. 4. CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND ROUTINE AUDITS.
- ACCESS, SUPPORT & COMMUNITY CARE People walk into the Clerk's Office at some of the hardest moments of their lives. Mari wants that experience to feel clear, steady, and human. With her process-improvement mindset, she'll cut the chaos, fix the bottlenecks, and make sure victims, veterans, and those navigating mental-health-related filings get real support instead of frustration. 1. TRAUMA-AWARE SERVICE THAT TREATS PEOPLE WITH DIGNITY. 2. STRONGER SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS AND FAMILIES. 3. CLEAR, DIRECT PATHWAYS FOR VETERANS AND MENTAL-HEALTH FILINGS. 4. FASTER, SMARTER PROCESSES THAT LOWER STRESS AND ELIMINATE DELAYS.
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Campaign website
Sanchez Belew's campaign website stated the following:
Mari’s Vision for the Bexar County Clerk’s Office
She is running because the people of Bexar County deserve a Clerk who can protect their records and modernize their services with real expertise. Mari brings a rare blend of experience, integrity, and vision that Bexar County needs to move confidently into the future.
MODERNIZATION THAT WORKS FOR PEOPLE
You deserve to access your records as easily and safely as online banking. Modernization without proper analysis and protection isn’t innovation...it’s risk and liability. Mari will modernize the office with the mindset of a record-protector, ensuring upgrades are both helpful and secure.
- 24/7 digital access to certified records.
- Faster and more reliable online filing tools.
- Modernization plans fully analyzed, vetted, and fiscally responsible.
- Smart, secure upgrades that strengthen efficiency, service quality, and access.
CYBERSECURITY & DATA PROTECTION
Paper records used to be protected with locks and vaults. Now those same documents live online, and the threats are very different. As everything moves digital, cybersecurity becomes the new front door. Mari has the experience to protect these records where they actually live today.
- Apply military and cybersecurity expertise to update security standards.
- Modern security for records no longer stored on paper.
- Real-world cyber expertise guiding every upgrade.
- Continuous monitoring and routine audits.
ACCESS, SUPPORT & COMMUNITY CARE
People walk into the Clerk’s Office at some of the hardest moments of their lives. Mari wants that experience to feel clear, steady, and human. With her process-improvement mindset, she’ll cut the chaos, fix the bottlenecks, and make sure victims, veterans, and those navigating mental-health-related filings get real support instead of frustration.
- Trauma-aware service that treats people with dignity.
- Stronger support for victims and families.
- Clear, direct pathways for veterans and mental-health filings.
- Faster, smarter processes that lower stress and eliminate delays.
LEADERSHIP THAT EARNS TRUST
Great service starts with a team that’s supported and well-led. Mari brings a track record of building strong, efficient workplaces where people know what’s expected and have the tools to do their best work. She’ll raise standards, boost morale, and create a culture the public can trust.
- Clear, steady leadership that lifts performance.
- Training and support that improve accuracy and morale.
- Smarter workflows that prevent backlogs.
- Real accountability and transparency for the public.
— Mari Sanchez Belew's campaign website (February 18, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
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