County

Fort Bend County Judge

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county judge presides over the commissioners court, which sets the county budget and tax rate and runs county government.

Candidates Compare by issue

Dexter L McCoy

Democratic

Fort Bend County Commissioner, Precinct 4

The gist

Proposes targeted tax relief by maximizing exemptions.
Supports roadway improvements and expanded transit options.
Pledges more transparency in county government.
Proposes growing good-paying jobs and workforce development.
Secured higher minimum wage, paid parental leave for county staff.
Supports building health clinics in county community centers.

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Proposes targeted tax relief by maximizing exemptions.
Q&A: Dexter L. McCoy and Rachelle Carter to face off in May Democratic runoff for Fort Bend County judge
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“Providing targeted tax relief through maximizing available exemptions, leveraging technology to make service delivery more efficient and cutting wasteful spending”
Supports roadway improvements and expanded transit options.
Q&A: Dexter L. McCoy and Rachelle Carter to face off in May Democratic runoff for Fort Bend County judge
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I'll support roadway improvements, congestion relief and expanded transit options that equitably connect people to jobs, schools and healthcare.”
Pledges more transparency in county government.
Q&A: Dexter L. McCoy and Rachelle Carter to face off in May Democratic runoff for Fort Bend County judge
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I’ll set a people-first agenda, bring transparency to what happens in government, defend the marginalized”
Proposes growing good-paying jobs and workforce development.
Q&A: Dexter L. McCoy and Rachelle Carter to face off in May Democratic runoff for Fort Bend County judge
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I will focus on growing good-paying jobs, strengthening workforce development”
Secured higher minimum wage, paid parental leave for county staff.
Dexter L. McCoy for Fort Bend County Judge
Campaign website · dextermccoy.com
“he delivered a higher minimum wage and paid parental leave for county employees”
Supports building health clinics in county community centers.
Dexter L. McCoy for Fort Bend County Judge
Campaign website · dextermccoy.com
“expand access to healthcare by building clinics in community centers”

Daniel Wong

RepublicanIncumbent

Fort Bend County Judge; CEO, Tolunay Wong Engineers

The gist

Pledges to lower property taxes and control county spending.
Pledges to prioritize infrastructure planning and flood mitigation.
Pledges to end corruption and political infighting.
Pledges to bring higher-paying jobs to Fort Bend County.
Supports strengthening schools and workforce training.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Pledges to lower property taxes and control county spending.
Meet the 5 Republican candidates for Fort Bend County judge in the March primaries
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I will focus on lowering property taxes, controlling spending and ensuring county services keep pace with growth without raising taxes”
Pledges to prioritize infrastructure planning and flood mitigation.
Meet the 5 Republican candidates for Fort Bend County judge in the March primaries
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“My top priorities are public safety, responsible growth, infrastructure planning, flood mitigation and fiscal responsibility.”
Pledges to end corruption and political infighting.
Meet the 5 Republican candidates for Fort Bend County judge in the March primaries
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I am running to restore professionalism, decorum and public trust in county government … manages growth responsibly, and ends corruption and political infighting.”
Pledges to bring higher-paying jobs to Fort Bend County.
Daniel Wong Republican for Fort Bend County Judge
Campaign website · danielowong.com
“I’m running to lower your property taxes, bring in better jobs, fix our infrastructure, invest in education, and make Fort Bend safer”
Supports strengthening schools and workforce training.
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong
Government record · Fort Bend County · fortbendcountytx.gov
“Education & Workforce Development: Strengthening schools and training future leaders.”

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