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Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court

From the Educate yourself: 2022 General Election Voter's Guide series

Oct 18, 2022
Oct 18, 2022
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The current clerk, Troy Hawk, a Republican, is running for a third term. He is being challenged by Lin Quenzer, a Democrat, who has been the city ombudsman for 23 years.

Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court

Each county in the state has a clerk of the district court performing the administrative duties associated with the court.

Besides being the administrative officer of the court, the clerks of the district courts are responsible for:

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Lin Quenzer

Age: 63

Address: 727 S. 18th St.

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Troy Hawk

Age: 54

Address: 7650 S. 36th St.

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