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Fort Bend County Judge KP George has announced his shift to the Republican party ahead of the March 2026 primary election, citing his personal differences in political ideology. (Courtesy Fort Bend County)

Fort Bend County Judge KP George swaps to Republican party, changes court majority

By Tomer Ronen, Aubrey Vogel

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court became a majority Republican board following County Judge KP George’s announcement June 18 he was joining the party ahead of the 2026 election.

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