Fort Bend County Voters Have Tough Choices In Key Local Races

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX — The time to take part in the early voting process has passed, and that means voters in Fort Bend County will be getting to the polls early on Saturday to decide a number of key races in their communities.

Unlike the last election in November, there are no midterm candidates to drive people to the polls , but there's enough on the ballot to get voters excited.

Contested elections are underway in Stafford, Richmond, Sugar Land, Rosenberg and other areas of Fort Bend County.

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.

The general election will take place May 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.