The race for Fort Bend County Judge is gaining momentum as candidates step up fundraising, outreach and voter engagement efforts ahead of the 2026 elections.

Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter McCoy announced this week that his campaign has raised more than $275,000 since July and reports just over $1 million in cash on hand, signaling a significant early investment in countywide voter engagement and mobilization. The campaign says the funds will support efforts to meet voters where they are across Fort Bend County, particularly in fast-growing and historically under-engaged communities.

McCoy, a Democrat, said the support reflects growing demand for experienced leadership focused on affordability, public safety and restoring trust in county government. Since launching his campaign in December, McCoy has raised $59,633 during the most recent reporting period, with a full campaign finance report expected to be publicly available online on January 15.

As a county commissioner, McCoy has highlighted his role in directing millions toward mobility projects, parks and infrastructure, raising the minimum wage for county employees, and helping pass Fort Bend County’s first paid parental leave policy. He also led the effort to establish the African American Heritage Monument in Kendleton and appointed the first Latina Justice of the Peace in Precinct 4. McCoy is a Fort Bend ISD graduate and former Obama Administration appointee who has also served on the Gulf Coast Workforce Development Board, overseeing nearly $400 million in regional workforce development funds.

McCoy is one of several candidates seeking the county’s top executive position. Incumbent County Judge KP George, first elected in 2018, is expected to seek reelection after switching political parties in 2025. On the Republican side, former Sugar Land City Council Member Daniel Wong and former county commissioner candidate Melissa Wilson are also running for the office. Additional Democratic contenders in the race include political consultant Eddie Sajjad, former Precinct 3 Constable Nabil Shike, and longtime district court Judge Christian Becerra, setting up what is expected to be one of the county’s most competitive races.

The Fort Bend County Judge serves as the presiding officer of Commissioners Court and plays a central role in shaping county policy on infrastructure, public safety, economic development and emergency management. With Fort Bend continuing to rank among the fastest-growing counties in Texas, the outcome of the race is expected to have wide-ranging local impact.

Fort Bend residents will vote in the primary election on March 3, 2026, with early voting beginning February 17. The deadline to register to vote is February 2. If no candidate secures a majority in the primary, a runoff election would be held on May 28. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

More information about McCoy’s campaign is available at www.DexterMcCoy.com.