Commissioner Dexter McCoy has received a significant endorsement from the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, a coalition representing 75 local unions and more than 60,000 workers across the region. The endorsement came after a review of McCoy’s record and his commitment to supporting working families.

McCoy, currently serving as Precinct 4 Commissioner, has invested millions in mobility, parks, and infrastructure improvements across Fort Bend County. He also raised the minimum wage for county employees and implemented the county’s first paid parental leave policy. Under his leadership, the African American Heritage Monument was built in Kendleton, and the precinct appointed its first Latina Justice of the Peace.

A native of Fort Bend County and a graduate of Boston University, McCoy has a long history of public service. He previously served in the Obama Administration, advocated for students as a district leader in Fort Bend ISD, and oversaw nearly $400 million in regional development funds as a board member for the Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board. He currently lives in Richmond with his wife and two daughters.

The Fort Bend County Judge Democratic primary, scheduled for March 5, 2026, features several candidates including Eddie Sajjad, Cynthia Lenton-Gary, Christian Becerra, and Rachelle Carter. The primary will determine which candidate advances to the general election and will play a key role in shaping the county’s leadership on budget, infrastructure, and public services.

The Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation highlighted McCoy’s consistent investment in workers and his vision for economic growth as key reasons for their endorsement. His campaign emphasizes support for working families, creation of good-paying jobs, and effective local government that responds to residents’ needs.

McCoy’s extensive experience in both federal and local government, coupled with his community leadership, positions him as a leading contender in the upcoming Democratic primary. Endorsements from major labor organizations are expected to play a significant role in influencing voter turnout across union households in the county.