District Attorney, 268th Judicial District (Fort Bend County) · Texas 2026 General Election

Shawn McDonald

Republican

Criminal defense attorney; Sugar Land municipal court judge

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Pledges to aggressively prosecute violent criminals.
Q&A: Meet the 2 Republican primary candidates running for Fort Bend County district attorney
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“My top priorities are aggressively prosecuting violent criminals, protecting victims and standing alongside law enforcement to keep our community safe.”
Pledges to reduce criminal case backlogs.
Q&A: Meet the 2 Republican primary candidates running for Fort Bend County district attorney
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I will also reduce case backlogs and improve efficiency, so cases move swiftly and fairly”
Supports budget priority for courts and victim services.
Q&A: Meet the 2 Republican primary candidates running for Fort Bend County district attorney
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“The county’s budget should prioritize public safety, efficient courts and strong victim services.”
Proposes more prosecutor staffing and modernized technology.
Q&A: Meet the 2 Republican primary candidates running for Fort Bend County district attorney
Candidate questionnaire · Community Impact · communityimpact.com
“I will prioritize strategically increasing staffing, modernizing technology, and fostering partnerships with law enforcement.”

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Fort Bend County District Attorney

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Pledges evidence-based prosecution practices.
District Attorney
Government record · Fort Bend County · fortbendcountytx.gov
“The District Attorney’s Office will relentlessly pursue justice and utilize best practices in evidence-based prosecutions.”