Early Voting Underway In Numerous Fort Bend County Elections

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX — There are no midterm candidates to drive people to the polls and it certainly isn't a presidential election year, but there’s enough on the ballot in Fort Bend County to get voters to the ballot box.

In fact, there are so many elections in Fort Bend County it can be hard to keep up for residents.
Voters will cast ballots in council races in Needville, Sugar Land, Richmond, Stafford, and Rosenberg.

Among those in an election fight include Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella, possible the longest-serving mayor in the U.S., who was first elected in 1969.

Scarcella is challenged by Councilman A.J Honore and Adam “Bob Sugar” Sanchez. Three candidates are seeking a chance to serve as the District 1 council person.

In Rosenberg, Mayor William Benton has drawn a list of challengers that include Councilor Isaac Davila, former Councilor Jimmie J. Pena, and former Mayor Cynthia McConathy. District 1 Councilor Jacob Balderas faces challenges from three candidates, while four candidates have filed to replace District 2 Councilor Amanda Barta, who is not seeking another term.

In Sugar Land, there are four city council seats on this year’s ballot, with only one of those being uncontested.

There are also contested races for the Fort Bend ISD school board and the Lamar Consolidated ISD school board.

Check out the Fort Bend races by clicking any of the sample ballots here.

Early voting continues through April 30. Polls will be open April 22 - April 27 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., April 28 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., and April 29 - April 30 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. The general election will take place May 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m

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