Local Election
Summary
Associate Judge Rachelle Carter just jumped into the race for Fort Bend County Judge. This is a big deal because it kicks off the local election cycle and will decide who runs the county's executive branch.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 6
Impact analysis
The election will trigger significant public and private spending on campaign operations and potential shifts in county budget priorities depending on the winner.
Voters get a fresh choice for county leadership, and political stakeholders will be energized by a competitive race.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (20)
Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner
Q&A: See the candidates running for Fort Bend County district attorney
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Fort Bend County Precinct 2 commissioner
Q&A: See the candidates running for Fort Bend County district clerk
Q&A: Learn more about candidates running for Fort Bend County treasurer
Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Fort Bend County judge
Q&A: Get to know the candidates for State Senate District 5
Q&A: Ken Mathews and Adam Schoof to face off in May Republican runoff for Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner
Q&A: Ken Mathews and Adam Schoof to face off in May Republican runoff for Fort Bend County Precinct 4 commissioner Community Impact | News
Q&A: Sonya Jones and Maria T. Jackson to face off in May Democratic runoff for Fort Bend County clerk
Q&A: Sonya Jones and Maria T. Jackson to face off in May Democratic runoff for Fort Bend County clerk Community Impact
Q&A: Dexter L. McCoy and Rachelle Carter to face off in May Democratic runoff for Fort Bend County judge
Q&A: Dexter L. McCoy and Rachelle Carter to face off in May Democratic runoff for Fort Bend County judge Community Impact
Southeast Texas judge primaries: Winner in Montgomery County, shake-up in Fort Bend County, runoff in Harris County
Southeast Texas judge primaries: Winner in Montgomery County, shake-up in Fort Bend County, runoff in Harris County ABC13 Houston
See who takes the early lead in primary races for Fort Bend County judge, commissioners | Sugar Land - Missouri City
See who takes the early lead in primary races for Fort Bend County judge, commissioners | Sugar Land - Missouri City Community Impact
Contenders make their cases at packed County Judge forum
Contenders make their cases at packed County Judge forum Fort Bend Star
See the 5 Democratic primary candidates running for Fort Bend County treasurer | Sugar Land - Missouri City
See the 5 Democratic primary candidates running for Fort Bend County treasurer | Sugar Land - Missouri City Community Impact
Meet the 2 Republican primary candidates for Fort Bend County district clerk | Sugar Land - Missouri City
Meet the 2 Republican primary candidates for Fort Bend County district clerk | Sugar Land - Missouri City Community Impact
Q&A: See the 3 Democratic primary candidates for Fort Bend County district clerk | Sugar Land - Missouri City
Q&A: See the 3 Democratic primary candidates for Fort Bend County district clerk | Sugar Land - Missouri City Community Impact
Meet the 5 Republican candidates for Fort Bend County judge in the March primaries | Katy - Fulshear
Meet the 5 Republican candidates for Fort Bend County judge in the March primaries | Katy - Fulshear Community Impact
See who filed to run in the Fort Bend County March 3 primary election | Sugar Land - Missouri City
See who filed to run in the Fort Bend County March 3 primary election | Sugar Land - Missouri City Community Impact
Filing open for 2026 primary elections in Fort Bend County | Sugar Land - Missouri City
Filing open for 2026 primary elections in Fort Bend County | Sugar Land - Missouri City Community Impact
Fort Bend County sample ballot for Nov. 4, 2025 Texas election
Fort Bend County sample ballot for Nov. 4, 2025 Texas election FOX 26 Houston
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