Election Administration
Summary
The filing period for the 2026 primary is officially open, meaning it's time for anyone interested in running for local office to get their paperwork submitted. If you've been considering a run, you need to act now to ensure your name makes it onto the ballot.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Last discussed Dec 18, 2025.
Impact analysis
The county may incur costs associated with transitioning to a new vendor and rebuilding the database application.
Voters will benefit once the system is restored and they can easily look up their registration and precinct information.
Voters are currently unable to look up their information online, which may cause confusion.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Fort Bend County judge
Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Fort Bend County judge Community Impact
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Fort Bend County clerk
Fort Bend County investigating cause of voting system problem during primary runoff election
Fort Bend County investigating cause of voting system problem during primary runoff election Houston Public Media
County judge calls for investigation into issues at Fort Bend County polling sites
County judge calls for investigation into issues at Fort Bend County polling sites KHOU
Elections Commission Meeting - Dec 18, 2025
The county's voter database is currently offline for public access due to a vendor change. IT is working to restore the system, which helps voters find their precincts.
Filing open for 2026 primary elections in Fort Bend County
Filing open for 2026 primary elections in Fort Bend County Community Impact | News
Fort Bend County polling locations: Where to vote in 2025 Texas election
Fort Bend County polling locations: Where to vote in 2025 Texas election FOX 26 Houston
How to check voting wait times in Fort Bend County
How to check voting wait times in Fort Bend County FOX 26 Houston
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