The position is currently held by Republican KP George, who is running for reelection. For more election coverage and candidate Q&As, visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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Eddie Sajjad
Occupation & Experience:
Technologist and entrepreneur; 20 years building systems; data and AI consultant; union member
Candidate Website:
https://eddieforfb.com
Contact Information:
281-236-5877
Why are you running for Fort Bend County judge?
Homeowners pay more while basics lag. I’ll protect neighborhoods without raising tax rates by growing our nonresidential tax base. Early steps: publish a basin drainage schedule, open a Small Business Navigator, post permit timelines and move purchasing to best value standards rewarding safety, quality and on-time delivery.
What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
I’m a technologist and operator with 20 years turning complex problems into working systems for 1,000 small businesses and Fortune 500 clients. I lead teams, manage big budgets, deliver on time and communicate plainly. Data and AI consultant, union member, 28-year resident ready to chair Commissioners Court.
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
Grow revenue without raising tax rates: navigator, shop local, forge, foodie park, cook for a cause, best value contracting. Make spending visible: budget box, county in progress, IRM [incident reporting management]. Build resilience: WATT Works, a published drainage schedule and fully staffed essential departments as revenues grow.
What should the county’s budgeting priorities be?
Fund essentials first: public safety, drainage, roads, emergency management, resilience at critical sites. Keep pay competitive. Protect the fund balance. Target discretionary dollars to grow the commercial tax base and speed predictable permitting. Buy on best value. Tie funding to outcomes and report results quarterly in plain language.
How do you plan to continue preparing for population growth as the county nears one million residents?
Publish a four-year capital calendar by corridor on county in progress. Convene a monthly growth cabinet to align roads, utilities and schools. Set permit service targets and an evening fast lane. Maintain basin-based drainage. Apply WATT Works backup-power standards. Expand apprenticeships so service scales.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
Make Fort Bend the easiest place to start and expand. Open a small business navigator, post permit timelines, fix bottlenecks. Shift to best value procurement with transparent scoring and prompt pay. Keep leisure dollars local with foodie park and cook for a cause. Launch FORGE [a technology incubator] and recruit fit employers.
Cynthia Lenton-Gary
Occupation & Experience:
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
Why are you running for Fort Bend County judge?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
What should the county’s budgeting priorities be?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
How do you plan to continue preparing for population growth as the county nears one million residents?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
Christian Becerra
Occupation & Experience:
Prosecutor, private attorney and sitting District Judge for the 434th District Court
Candidate Website:
https://judgebecerra.com
Contact Information:
832-426-4776
Why are you running for Fort Bend County judge?
Fort Bend County raised me, and I’ve spent 25 years serving it as a prosecutor, attorney and District Judge. I’ve seen how integrity matters—and how corruption harms families. I’m running to restore trust, end pay-to-play politics and lead with compassion.
What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
I bring 25 years of local experience as a prosecutor, private attorney and sitting District Judge. As administrative judge and purchasing board chair, I manage county operations and budgets daily. I understand how decisions impact families—and how ethical leadership delivers real results.
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
My priorities are rooting out corruption, restoring integrity and ensuring county government serves people—not insiders. I’ll focus on responsible growth, equitable economic opportunity and expanding healthcare and mental health access, while staying directly connected to the needs of Fort Bend families.
What should the county's budgeting priorities be?
Budgets should reflect fairness and accountability. I’ll prioritize infrastructure, public safety, healthcare and county employees who keep Fort Bend running. As purchasing board chair, I know responsible stewardship matters—and taxpayers deserve transparency, ethical spending and investments that benefit every community.
How do you plan to continue preparing for population growth as the county nears one million residents?
I’ve overseen county operations affecting hundreds of thousands of residents. Preparing for growth means smart infrastructure planning, supporting county employees and listening to residents—not special interests. Growth must strengthen neighborhoods, keep services reliable and ensure Fort Bend remains livable for families.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
Economic growth should lift everyone. I’ll support small businesses, workforce training and transportation access, especially in underserved areas. I’ll bring accountability through inclusive leadership, ensuring development decisions reflect Fort Bend’s diversity and create real opportunity—not benefits for a few.
Dexter L. McCoy
Occupation & Experience:
Current Fort Bend County Commissioner, Precinct 4
Candidate Website:
https://www.dextermccoy.com
Contact Information:
832-617-2943
Why are you running for Fort Bend County judge?
For too long, Fort Bend has prioritized politicians over people. I’m running because this moment demands action for those who feel left behind. As county judge, I’ll set a people-first agenda, bring transparency to what happens in government, defend the marginalized and act immediately with proven Commissioners Court experience.
What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
I grew up in Fort Bend and I’m the only candidate with extensive federal and local government experience, from serving in President Obama’s administration to working for Fort Bend ISD. As County Commissioner, I’ve delivered results: hosting 30 townhalls, expanding internet access, fixing roads, improving healthcare access and raising wages.
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
I will make Fort Bend more affordable, strengthen educational opportunities and fight for our values. I’ll champion responsible budgeting, transparency and targeted tax relief while growing our commercial tax base. I'll support roadway improvements, congestion relief and expanded transit options that equitably connect people to jobs, schools and healthcare.
What should the county's budgeting priorities be?
Providing targeted tax relief through maximizing available exemptions, leveraging technology to make service delivery more efficient and cutting wasteful spending on unnecessary pet projects that don’t improve overall quality of life.
How do you plan to continue preparing for population growth as the county nears one million residents?
I will invest in infrastructure, expand transportation and ensure county departments can serve a growing, diverse population by coordinating with partners to proactively manage growth, flood resilience, public safety, parks and community services.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
Economic development means creating the conditions for businesses and workers to succeed through infrastructure investments and strong regional partnerships. I will focus on growing good-paying jobs, strengthening workforce development and ensuring county investments make Fort Bend County a place where businesses want to locate and families can afford to stay.
Rachelle Carter
Occupation & Experience:
Attorney; Associate Municipal Court Judge; small business owner; public service experience
Candidate Website:
https://www.rdcarterlaw.com
Contact Information:
281-903-0330
Why are you running for Fort Bend County judge?
I am running for Fort Bend County Judge to help guide Fort Bend’s next chapter with steady, experienced leadership. As an attorney, former educator and judge, I believe county government should listen to residents, solve real problems and plan responsibly for a future that works for everyone.
What are your qualifications for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
I am a licensed attorney, sitting judge and former educator with experience managing complex matters, people and responsibilities. My work requires leadership, accountability and clear decision-making under pressure—skills that translate directly to overseeing county operations and guiding Fort Bend through continued growth.
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
My top priorities include fixing existing roads, drainage and infrastructure before expanding, improving flood mitigation, strengthening public safety and emergency preparedness, and increasing transparency. I believe in practical, people-focused solutions that protect residents today while preparing Fort Bend for tomorrow.
What should the county's budgeting priorities be?
The county budget should focus on core services like infrastructure, flood control, public safety, courts and emergency response. Taxpayer dollars should be used carefully and transparently, with long-term planning that maintains essential services and supports responsible, sustainable growth.
How do you plan to continue preparing for population growth as the county nears one million residents?
Preparing for growth means listening to residents and planning for the future we want to leave behind. By fixing existing infrastructure first and using community input and data, we can grow in a way that strengthens neighborhoods and protects quality of life.
How do you plan to help grow economic development in the county?
Economic development should create opportunities while preserving what makes Fort Bend special. By improving infrastructure, supporting small businesses and encouraging smart growth, we can attract responsible investment, strengthen the tax base and ensure prosperity reaches every part of the county.
