Brazos County's county clerk withdraws her re-election bid on the last day of the filing period

This podcast is a visit with Brazos County county clerk Karen McQueen and WTAW's Bill Oliver.Brazos County's county clerk decides to retire after 45 years in the office.Karen McQueen said her decision to withdraw her re-election bid on the last day of the filing period followed "family considerations and a lot of thought and prayer".When she finishes her current term at the end of 2026, that will complete more than 25 years as county clerk.She was appointed March 1, 2001 after starting with the office on May 8, 1981.The chairman of the Brazos County Republican party notified WTAW News that because McQueen withdrew on the last day of the filing period and at the time she was the only candidate, by state law the filing period for Brazos County county clerk was extended until December 15th.Click HERE to read and download the public notice extending the deadline to file for Brazos County county clerk.After McQueen withdrew, her chief deputy, Ashlie Peters-Bowman, filed for the position.According to the Brazos County website, the county clerk's office is the record keeper of the county, which include birth certificates, brand registrations, DD-214 military discharge forms, death certificates, marriage licenses, probate and civil filings, and real estate property records.