The candidate filing deadline for the March primaries closed Dec. 11, and numerous applicants filed for positions that will represent the Sugar Land and Missouri City area.
In addition to presidential and statewide candidates, several county-level positions will be on the March 5 ballot. Voters will have a chance to weigh in on which local candidate will represent their political party in the November election.
The details
According to the Texas secretary of state office’s website and information from Fort Bend County's Republican and Democratic parties, local elected positions and the individuals who filed are as follows:
Fort Bend County commissioner, Precinct 3 (Republican candidates)
- Mike Khan
- Andy Meyers
- Allen Bogard
- Abrahim Javed
- Zeeshan Isaac
- Taral Patel
- Kiran "Karen" Rao
- Robert Hartfield
- Floyd Davis
- Sam Hayes
- Shawn Morgan
- Daryl L. Smith Sr.
- Ali Sheikhani
- Aqeel Virk
- Marion Glenn
- Manu Pooparayil
- Nabil Shike
- Bridgette Smith-Lawson
- Jaison Joseph
- Carmen P. Turner
- Mo Nehad
- John Minchew
- Marshall Slot
- Sonny Colunga
- Eric Fagan
- Geneane Hughes
- Pete Luna
To participate in the primary elections, residents must register to vote by Feb. 5. Early voting for the March 5 Republican and Democratic primary elections will be held Feb. 20-March 1, according to the SOS website. The winners of each primary will compete in the Nov. 5 general elections.
