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District Attorney, 268th Judicial District (Fort Bend County)

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The district attorney prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes in Fort Bend County's courts.

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  • Shawn McDonaldRepublican

    • Pledges to reduce criminal case backlogs.
    • Proposes more prosecutor staffing and modernized technology.
  • Brian M MiddletonDemocratic

    • Pledges evidence-based prosecution practices.In office

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