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2026 Fort Bend County ballot: every race and candidate

General election Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 · Early voting Oct. 19–30 · Sugar Land, Missouri City and Richmond

These are all 66 races that appear on 2026 ballots in Sugar Land, Missouri City and Richmond, with a plain-language description of each office. Not every race is on every ballot: congressional, legislative, State Board of Education, county commissioner, justice of the peace, school board and utility district races depend on where you live. Use the interactive guide to find your subdivision, see only your races, and compare each candidate's record against your own values.

Federal

U.S. Senator

One of Texas's two voices in the U.S. Senate for six years. Votes on every federal law and the federal budget, and confirms Supreme Court justices, cabinet members and ambassadors.

U.S. Representative, District 22

Represents Texas's 22nd Congressional District, which includes this precinct, in the U.S. House for two years. Votes on federal laws, and every tax and spending bill starts in the House.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

U.S. Representative, District 7

Represents Texas's 7th Congressional District, which includes parts of Sugar Land and nearby areas, in the U.S. House for two years. Votes on federal laws, and every tax and spending bill starts in the House.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

U.S. Representative, District 14

Represents Texas's 14th Congressional District, which includes parts of eastern Fort Bend, in the U.S. House for two years. Votes on federal laws, and every tax and spending bill starts in the House.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

U.S. Representative, District 18

Represents Texas's 18th Congressional District, which includes parts of eastern Fort Bend near Missouri City, in the U.S. House for two years.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

Statewide offices

Governor

Texas's top executive for four years. Signs or vetoes every state law, can call the Legislature back into special session, appoints judges and board members when seats open, and leads the state in disasters.

Lieutenant Governor

Runs the Texas Senate. Decides which bills get a hearing and a vote and who leads each committee, so this is one of the most powerful jobs in Texas lawmaking. Takes over if the governor leaves office.

Attorney General

Texas's lawyer. Sues and defends on the state's behalf, collects child support, protects consumers from scams, and decides which public records the government has to release.

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Texas's tax collector and chief accountant. Estimates how much money the state will have, which caps what the Legislature can spend, and now runs the new school savings-account program.

Commissioner of the General Land Office

Manages Texas's public lands and the oil money from them, which helps pay for public schools. Also runs hurricane rebuilding programs, veterans' land loans and the Alamo.

Commissioner of Agriculture

Oversees Texas farming and food. Inspects gas pumps and grocery scales, regulates pesticides, and runs school breakfast and lunch programs.

Railroad Commissioner

Despite the name, it has nothing to do with trains. One of three commissioners who regulate oil, gas and pipelines in Texas, including plugging abandoned wells.

State Board of Education and Legislature

Member, State Board of Education, District 7

One of 15 members who decide what Texas public-school students learn. The board sets the standards every teacher follows, approves textbooks and reading lists, and manages a large school fund.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

Member, State Board of Education, District 8

One of 15 members who decide what Texas public-school students learn. The board sets the standards every teacher follows, approves textbooks and reading lists, and manages a large school fund.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

State Senator, District 18

One of 31 members of the Texas Senate for four years. Votes on every state law and the state budget, and confirms the people the governor appoints.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

State Senator, District 13

One of 31 members of the Texas Senate for four years. Votes on every state law and the state budget, and confirms the people the governor appoints. Only one candidate is on the ballot.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

State Representative, District 85

Your voice in the Texas House for two years, one of 150 members. Votes on every state law and the state budget.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

State Representative, District 26

Your voice in the Texas House for two years, one of 150 members. Votes on every state law and the state budget.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

State Representative, District 27

Your voice in the Texas House for two years, one of 150 members. Votes on every state law and the state budget.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

State Representative, District 28

Your voice in the Texas House for two years, one of 150 members. Votes on every state law and the state budget.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

State Representative, District 76

Your voice in the Texas House for two years, one of 150 members. Votes on every state law and the state budget.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals

Chief Justice, Supreme Court

Leads the Texas Supreme Court, the final word on non-criminal cases, and oversees how Texas courts and lawyers operate.

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 2 - Unexpired Term

One of nine judges on Texas's highest court for non-criminal cases. They have the final say on how Texas law is read in fights over insurance claims, contracts, property, family law and the government's own powers.

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 7

One of nine judges on Texas's highest court for non-criminal cases. They have the final say on how Texas law is read in fights over insurance claims, contracts, property, family law and the government's own powers.

Justice, Supreme Court, Place 8

One of nine judges on Texas's highest court for non-criminal cases. They have the final say on how Texas law is read in fights over insurance claims, contracts, property, family law and the government's own powers.

Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 3

One of nine judges on Texas's highest court for criminal cases. They have the final say on criminal appeals, including every death-penalty case.

Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 4

One of nine judges on Texas's highest court for criminal cases. They have the final say on criminal appeals, including every death-penalty case.

Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals Place 9

One of nine judges on Texas's highest court for criminal cases. They have the final say on criminal appeals, including every death-penalty case.

Courts of appeals

Chief Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District

Leads a new statewide appeals court that hears cases where the State of Texas itself is a party, such as challenges to state laws and lawsuits involving state agencies.

Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District, Place 2

A judge on a new statewide appeals court that hears cases where the State of Texas itself is a party, such as challenges to state laws and lawsuits involving state agencies.

Justice, 15th Court of Appeals District, Place 3

A judge on a new statewide appeals court that hears cases where the State of Texas itself is a party, such as challenges to state laws and lawsuits involving state agencies.

Chief Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District

Leads a regional appeals court that reviews decisions from trial courts in Fort Bend, Harris and nearby counties.

Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 3

A judge on a regional appeals court that reviews decisions from trial courts in Fort Bend, Harris and nearby counties.

Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 4 - Unexpired Term

A judge on a regional appeals court that reviews decisions from trial courts in Fort Bend, Harris and nearby counties.

Justice, 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 5

A judge on a regional appeals court that reviews decisions from trial courts in Fort Bend, Harris and nearby counties.

Justice, 14th Court of Appeals District, Place 7

A judge on a regional appeals court that reviews decisions from trial courts in Fort Bend, Harris and nearby counties.

District courts

District Judge, 240th Judicial District

A Fort Bend trial judge for the biggest local cases: felony crimes, large lawsuits, and divorce and custody cases.

District Judge, 268th Judicial District

A Fort Bend trial judge for the biggest local cases: felony crimes, large lawsuits, and divorce and custody cases.

District Judge, 328th Judicial District

Fort Bend's family court. Decides divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, protective orders and whether to end a parent's rights.

District Judge, 458th Judicial District

A Fort Bend trial judge for the biggest local cases: felony crimes, large lawsuits, and divorce and custody cases.

District Judge, 501st Judicial District

A new Fort Bend trial court created in 2025 to handle the county's growing caseload. The current judge hears mostly family cases.

District Judge, 502nd Judicial District

A new Fort Bend trial court created in 2025 for felony, civil and family cases as the county grows.

County offices

District Attorney, 268th Judicial District

Fort Bend's chief prosecutor. Decides which crimes get charged, what plea deals are offered, and who gets diversion or treatment instead of jail.

County Judge

Fort Bend's top county official. Leads the five-member Commissioners Court, which sets the county budget and tax rate, and runs emergency response in hurricanes and floods.

District Clerk

Keeps the records of Fort Bend's district courts, summons residents for jury duty, and processes passport applications.

County Clerk

Keeps Fort Bend's official records: property deeds, marriage licenses and county-court records. In Fort Bend, elections are run by a separate elections office.

County Treasurer

Fort Bend's banker. Holds and invests the county's money, runs payroll and pays the county's bills.

County Commissioner, Precinct 2

One of four commissioners who, with the county judge, run Fort Bend County. Commissioners Court sets the county budget and tax rate and decides on roads, drainage, parks and law-enforcement funding. Precinct 2 covers Missouri City, Stafford, Fresno and nearby areas.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

County Commissioner, Precinct 4

One of four commissioners who, with the county judge, run Fort Bend County. Commissioners Court sets the county budget and tax rate and decides on roads, drainage, parks and law-enforcement funding. This seat is open because the current commissioner is running for county judge.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

County courts and justices of the peace

Judge, County Court at Law No. 1

A Fort Bend county judge for misdemeanors, civil suits up to $250,000, wills and estates. This court also runs the county's misdemeanor mental-health court.

Judge, County Court at Law No. 2

A Fort Bend county judge for everyday cases: misdemeanors such as DWI and theft, civil suits up to $250,000, wills and estates, and mental-health commitments.

Judge, County Court at Law No. 3

A Fort Bend county judge for everyday cases: misdemeanors such as DWI and theft, civil suits up to $250,000, wills and estates, and mental-health commitments.

Judge, County Court at Law No. 4

A Fort Bend county judge for everyday cases: misdemeanors such as DWI and theft, civil suits up to $250,000, wills and estates, and mental-health commitments.

Judge, County Court at Law No. 6

A Fort Bend county judge for everyday cases: misdemeanors such as DWI and theft, civil suits up to $250,000, wills and estates, and mental-health commitments.

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1

The local court most residents actually visit. It handles small claims up to $20,000, evictions, traffic tickets and truancy, and the judge signs some warrants.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2

The local court most residents actually visit. It handles small claims up to $20,000, evictions, traffic tickets and truancy, and the judge signs some warrants.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1

The local court most residents actually visit. It handles small claims up to $20,000, evictions, traffic tickets and truancy, and the judge signs some warrants.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 1

The local court most residents actually visit. It handles small claims up to $20,000, evictions, traffic tickets and truancy, and the judge signs some warrants.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2

The local court most residents actually visit. It handles small claims up to $20,000, evictions, traffic tickets and truancy, and the judge signs some warrants.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

Local nonpartisan races

Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, At-Large Position No. 1

A seat on the board that runs the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District. The board hires the chief appraiser and approves the district's budget. It does not set your home's value or your tax rate, but it oversees the people who do the appraising.

Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, At-Large Position No. 2

A seat on the board that runs the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District. The board hires the chief appraiser and approves the district's budget. It does not set your home's value or your tax rate, but it oversees the people who do the appraising.

Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, At-Large Position No. 3

A seat on the board that runs the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District. The board hires the chief appraiser and approves the district's budget. It does not set your home's value or your tax rate, but it oversees the people who do the appraising.

Fort Bend ISD Trustee, Position 1

One of seven trustees who run Fort Bend ISD. The board adopts the school budget and tax rate, hires the superintendent, sets policies and decides closures and boundaries.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

Fort Bend ISD Trustee, Position 4

One of seven trustees who run Fort Bend ISD. The board adopts the school budget and tax rate, hires the superintendent, sets policies and decides closures and boundaries.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

Fort Bend ISD Trustee, Position 5

One of seven trustees who run Fort Bend ISD. The board adopts the school budget and tax rate, hires the superintendent, sets policies and decides closures and boundaries.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

Burney Road MUD Directors (vote for up to three)

Elects directors of the Burney Road Municipal Utility District, which runs water, sewer and drainage for the neighborhoods inside it and sets the district's own property-tax rate. You may vote for up to three. Only voters inside this district see this race.

On some ballots only, depending on your precinct.

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