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Has experience in private sector leadership and public service.

As of January 22, 2026, Daniel Wong’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Legal Experience

Believes the budget must emphasize "discipline, efficiency, transparency and meaningful tax relief for taxpayers."

Believes the county budget must emphasize "discipline, efficiency, transparency and meaningful tax relief for taxpayers."

Said, "I will focus on long term infrastructure planning, coordinated transportation investment, expanded public safety capacity and data driven decisions. By partnering with state and federal leaders, I will secure outside funding to manage growth responsibly while protecting quality of life and easing the tax burden on homeowners."

Said, "I will make Fort Bend a truly business friendly county by streamlining regulations, investing in infrastructure and partnering with employers. By restoring credibility, stability and ethical leadership, we can attract jobs here, not lose them to Harris or surrounding counties, and create long term economic growth for our residents."

- Believes the county budget must emphasize "discipline, efficiency, transparency and meaningful tax relief for taxpayers."
- Said, "I will focus on long term infrastructure planning, coordinated transportation investment, expanded public safety capacity and data driven decisions. By partnering with state and federal leaders, I will secure outside funding to manage growth responsibly while protecting quality of life and easing the tax burden on homeowners."
- Said, "I will make Fort Bend a truly business friendly county by streamlining regulations, investing in infrastructure and partnering with employers. By restoring credibility, stability and ethical leadership, we can attract jobs here, not lose them to Harris or surrounding counties, and create long term economic growth for our residents."

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Said, "The county needs ethical, results driven leadership that protects taxpayers, prioritizes public safety and infrastructure, manages growth responsibly, and ends corruption and political infighting."

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Is an elder at Fort Bend Community Church.

Serves as the Board President of Fort Bend Community Church.

Served as Chairman on the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and currently serves as a member on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and on the Greater Houston Partnership.

- Serves as the Board President of Fort Bend Community Church.
- Served as Chairman on the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and currently serves as a member on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and on the Greater Houston Partnership.

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Daniel Wong is originally from Macau, China. He earned a bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree in civil engineering from the University of Houston and a master's degree in theology/theological studies from the Fuller Theological Seminary. He lives in Sugar Land.

Daniel is an engineer and the founder of his own engineering company. 

Daniel is the president and chief executive officer of Tolunay Wong Engineers and a guest professor for the University of Houston.

Daniel previously served three terms on the Sugar Land City Council. He is currently a member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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Daniel previously served on the Sugar Land City Council. He served three terms from 2002 to 2008.

Supports streamlining small business permitting.

- Supports reducing property taxes.
- Supports streamlining small business permitting.

Economy

Supports greater investment in parks and public spaces.

- Supports greater investment in parks and public spaces.

Public Services

Public Safety

Wants to hold developers responsible for "building infrastructure the right way."

Prioritizes lasting flood control and drainage improvements.

- Wants to hold developers responsible for "building infrastructure the right way."
- Prioritizes lasting flood control and drainage improvements.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to align local education with economic opportunities by expanding skilled trade apprenticeships and workforce training.

- Wants to align local education with economic opportunities by expanding skilled trade apprenticeships and workforce training.

Education

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Said, "The County is $2 billion dollars in debt and has added $1 billion in the last 5 years."

Opposes the use of eminent domain, saying it should be used "sparingly and only when there is no other choice."

- Said, "The County is $2 billion dollars in debt and has added $1 billion in the last 5 years."
- Opposes the use of eminent domain, saying it should be used "sparingly and only when there is no other choice."

As of January 22, 2026, Daryl Aaron’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Daryl is from Houston, Texas. He attended Splendora High School. He has a bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law.

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Daryl Aaron has a bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law.

Daryl is an attorney. He works at his own law practice in Texas, where he has been since passing the bar exam in January 2008. He previously worked at Honeywell International in the Oil and Gas Division for 25 years providing sales support, IT assistance, field installations, and project cost estimations, and he served in the U.S. Army for 35 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Daryl is an attorney for his own law practice in Texas, where he has been since 2008. He previously worked at Honeywell International in the Oil and Gas Division for 25 years, providing sales support, IT assistance, field installations, and project cost estimations, and he served in the U.S. Army for 35 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Daryl Aaron's campaign for Fort Bend County Judge is his first entry into politics.

Opposes the use of eminent domain (the compulsory acquisition of private property for public use), saying it should be used "sparingly and only when there is no other choice."

- Supports reducing county debt.
- Opposes the use of eminent domain (the compulsory acquisition of private property for public use), saying it should be used "sparingly and only when there is no other choice."

Wants to review all infrastructure and Homeland Security plans.

Wants to review "all infrastructure... [and] Homeland Security plans."

- Wants to review "all infrastructure... [and] Homeland Security plans."

Daryl Aaron

Daryl is from Houston, Texas. He attended Splendora High School. He has a bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University and a juris doctor degree from the South Texas College of Law.

Daryl is an attorney. He practices law in Texas, where he has been licensed since passing the bar in January 2008. He previously worked at Honeywell International in the Oil and Gas Division for 25 years. Before that, he served in the U.S. Army for 35 years, retiring as a lieutenant colonel after serving as both an enlisted soldier and a commissioned officer.

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Has experience as a certified public accountant.

As of January 22, 2026, Kenneth Omoruyi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to prioritize public safety, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness.

Said, "Fort Bend County's budget must prioritize its core mission—public safety, infrastructure and emergency preparedness. These essential services protect our families and communities. We'll ensure transparent spending, improved efficiency and reduced debt while maintaining these critical functions. Our disciplined, accountable governance system will utilize every taxpayer dollar to maximize value."

Said, "Fort Bend County's budget must prioritize its core mission—public safety, infrastructure and emergency preparedness."

Said, "We'll implement data-driven budgeting to anticipate needs, partner with municipalities on regional solutions and attract quality development that increases our tax base without burdening taxpayers."

- Wants to prioritize public safety, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness.
- Said, "Fort Bend County's budget must prioritize its core mission—public safety, infrastructure and emergency preparedness."
- Said, "We'll implement data-driven budgeting to anticipate needs, partner with municipalities on regional solutions and attract quality development that increases our tax base without burdening taxpayers."

Supports data-driven budgeting to anticipate needs, partner with municipalities on regional solutions and attract quality development that increases the tax base without burdening taxpayers.

Kenneth Omoruyi is originally from Lagos, Nigeria. He earned a master's degree in business taxation from the University of Southern California. He lives with his wife and three children in Sugar Land.

Kenneth currently works as an adjunct professor of accounting at Lone Star College, owner of CKA CPAs & Advisors, and founder of EnrolledAgent.com, an online platform for enrolled agent tax services. He previously worked as a senior tax and financial analyst for Schlumburger, an oil field service company.

Kenneth Omoruyi's campaign for Fort Bend County Judge is his first entry into politics.

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Kenneth previously ran for U.S. House of Representatives in Texas's District 7 in 2024 but did not win.

Supports reducing taxes, believing it will stimulate economic growth and prosperity for individuals and businesses.

Supports reducing taxes, believing lower taxes encourage economic growth and benefit individuals and businesses.

Supports fiscal responsibility, debt reduction, and tax mitigation.

Supports fiscal responsibility, including reducing debt and limiting the overall tax burden.

Supports planning and investing to manage Fort Bend County’s long-term growth while protecting quality of life for future generations.

Supports business-friendly policies, streamlined permitting, and infrastructure investment to attract employers, promote partnerships, reduce regulations, and keep Fort Bend County competitive for job growth.

- Supports reducing taxes, believing lower taxes encourage economic growth and benefit individuals and businesses.
- Supports fiscal responsibility, including reducing debt and limiting the overall tax burden.
- Supports planning and investing to manage Fort Bend County’s long-term growth while protecting quality of life for future generations.
- Supports business-friendly policies, streamlined permitting, and infrastructure investment to attract employers, promote partnerships, reduce regulations, and keep Fort Bend County competitive for job growth.

Opposes policies that limit access to guns.

Supports strong law enforcement, effective criminal justice policies, and community-based prevention programs.

Supports "strong law enforcement, effective criminal justice policies, and community-based prevention programs."

Believes Fort Bend County's budget should prioritize public safety, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness.

- Opposes policies that limit access to guns.
- Supports "strong law enforcement, effective criminal justice policies, and community-based prevention programs."
- Believes Fort Bend County's budget should prioritize public safety, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness.

Supports fiscally responsible infrastructure investments that accommodate growth, improve mobility, and reduce flooding in Fort Bend County.

- Supports fiscally responsible infrastructure investments that accommodate growth, improve mobility, and reduce flooding in Fort Bend County.

Supports improving Fort Bend County’s emergency preparedness through planning, resources, and community education to better protect residents during health crises and natural disasters.

- Supports improving Fort Bend County’s emergency preparedness through planning, resources, and community education to better protect residents during health crises and natural disasters.

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Kenneth Omoruyi

Kenneth Omoruyi attended the University of Southern California. He has a graduate degree in accounting from the University of Southern California.

Kenneth Omoruyi is currently a member of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, a position to which he was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Kenneth is from Lagos, Nigeria. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Benin. He also has a master’s degree in business taxation from the University of Southern California and a public leadership credential from Harvard Kennedy School. He lives with his wife and their triplet daughters in Sugar Land. He attends church.

Kenneth is a certified public accountant. He teaches financial accounting and taxation to college students, drawing on his graduate degree from the University of Southern California and his professional designations. He founded three small businesses.

Kenneth's campaign for Fort Bend County Judge is his first entry into politics.

- Has experience as a certified public accountant.

- Wants to prioritize public safety, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness.
- Said, "Fort Bend County's budget must prioritize its core mission—public safety, infrastructure and emergency preparedness. These essential services protect our families and communities. We'll ensure transparent spending, improved efficiency and reduced debt while maintaining these critical functions. Our disciplined, accountable governance system will utilize every taxpayer dollar to maximize value."
- Said, "We'll implement data-driven budgeting to anticipate needs, partner with municipalities on regional solutions and attract quality development that increases our tax base without burdening taxpayers."

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Believes access to quality health care is a major issue, citing a 45% uninsured rate in Southwest Houston compared to 23% in greater Houston, 19% in Texas, and 9% nationally.

As a two-time elected county judge, Kp George has experience in judicial leadership and is currently seeking re-election after switching to the Republican Party.

As a county court judge, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

- As a county court judge, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

For Candidate Kp George on Issue judicial-administration: Prioritizes public safety, mobility funding, and economic development, securing over $600 million in grants to support these initiatives.

Prioritizes public safety, mobility funding, and economic development, securing over $600 million in grants to support these initiatives.

Prioritizes public safety, economic development, infrastructure improvement, and mobility while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget, with no tax-rate increase since taking office.

For Candidate Kp George on Issue judicial-administration: Plans to prepare for population growth by building a robust emergency management system, a new law enforcement training center, and addressing mobility and drainage challenges while fully supporting law enforcement.

Plans to prepare for population growth by building a robust emergency management system, a new law enforcement training center, and addressing mobility and drainage challenges while fully supporting law enforcement.

- Prioritizes public safety, economic development, infrastructure improvement, and mobility while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget, with no tax-rate increase since taking office.
- Plans to prepare for population growth by building a robust emergency management system, a new law enforcement training center, and addressing mobility and drainage challenges while fully supporting law enforcement.

As of January 22, 2026, Kp George’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Indicted for political money laundering and accused of participating in a hoax involving phony racist social media posts to gain sympathy votes, which he denies.

Faced legal troubles, including allegations of misconduct, after switching to the Republican Party.

For Candidate Kp George on Issue ethics:  
Is involved in a court case regarding missing campaign funds.

Is involved in a court case regarding missing campaign funds.

Facing criminal charges while being represented by a law firm linked to a person of interest in an investigation.

Switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party and will seek re-election in November 2026.

Facing felony charges of money laundering and a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity, Kp George reported approximately $4,200 in missing campaign funds.

Facing felony charges of money laundering and a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity.

- Switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party and will seek re-election in November 2026.
- Facing felony charges of money laundering and a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity.

Founded the Hightower High School Academies' Booster Club.

- Founded the Hightower High School Academies' Booster Club.

Kp George is married to Sheeba George, and they have three children together. 

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Kp George is married to Sheeba George, and they have three children together. He was born in Southern India. 

KP is a financial planner. He has also served as a Fort Bend County judge for seven years and a Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) school trustee for five years. 

KP is currently the Fort Bend County Judge. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He previously served on the Fort Bend Independent School District Board from 2014 to 2018.

Wants to invest in economic development to attract employers to Fort Bend and has secured over $600 million in grants to support this priority.

Supports investing in economic development to attract employers to Fort Bend, securing over $600 million in grants.

Supports creating an Office of Economic Development to attract business and tourism, aiming to increase the tax base and create jobs, with nearly $2 billion in economic development commitments generated since its establishment.

Supports creating an Office of Economic Development to boost business and tourism, increase the tax base, and create jobs.

- Supports investing in economic development to attract employers to Fort Bend, securing over $600 million in grants.
- Supports creating an Office of Economic Development to boost business and tourism, increase the tax base, and create jobs.

Supported building a new high-tech Emergency Operations Center for coordinated disaster response, giving emergency personnel real-time data and integrated communications.

Introduced flood cameras and mobile command units to improve monitoring and response during emergencies.

- Supported building a new high-tech Emergency Operations Center for coordinated disaster response, giving emergency personnel real-time data and integrated communications.
- Introduced flood cameras and mobile command units to improve monitoring and response during emergencies.

Prioritizes public safety, economic development, infrastructure improvement, and mobility while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget without tax-rate increases.

Prioritizes public safety, economic development, infrastructure improvements, and mobility while keeping a fiscally responsible budget without raising taxes.

Opened the Rosenberg transportation facility, which provides rides to disabled individuals and older adults.

- Prioritizes public safety, economic development, infrastructure improvements, and mobility while keeping a fiscally responsible budget without raising taxes.
- Opened the Rosenberg transportation facility, which provides rides to disabled individuals and older adults.

Supports promoting more vocational or trade school curriculum within the Fort Bend ISD school system with the help of the business community.

Supports expanding vocational and trade school programs in Fort Bend ISD with input from the business community.

- Supports expanding vocational and trade school programs in Fort Bend ISD with input from the business community.

Wants to promote and teach children the importance of living a healthy lifestyle to combat obesity.

Supports teaching children healthy lifestyle habits to combat obesity.

- Supports teaching children healthy lifestyle habits to combat obesity.

Kp George

Kp George is married to Sheeba George, and they have three children together. He values faith and family.

KP George and his wife Sheeba have three children together. 

KP is a financial planner. He has been in the field for 25 years. He previously worked at a financial firm. He also founded the Hightower High School Academies' Booster Club. 

KP is a financial planner. He previously worked at a financial firm. He also founded the Hightower High School Academies' Booster Club. 

KP is the current Fort Bend County Judge. He took office in 2019 and is serving his second term. He previously served on the Fort Bend ISD school board.

- As a two-time elected county judge, Kp George has experience in judicial leadership and is currently seeking re-election after switching to the Republican Party.

- Prioritizes public safety, economic development, infrastructure improvement, and mobility while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget, with no tax-rate increase since taking office.
- Prioritizes public safety, mobility funding, and economic development, securing over $600 million in grants to support these initiatives.
- Plans to prepare for population growth by building a robust emergency management system, a new law enforcement training center, and addressing mobility and drainage challenges while fully supporting law enforcement.

- Switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party and will seek re-election in November 2026.
- Faced legal troubles, including allegations of misconduct, after switching to the Republican Party.
- Indicted for political money laundering and accused of participating in a hoax involving phony racist social media posts to gain sympathy votes, which he denies.
- Facing felony charges of money laundering and a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity, Kp George reported approximately $4,200 in missing campaign funds.
- Is involved in a court case regarding missing campaign funds.
- Facing criminal charges while being represented by a law firm linked to a person of interest in an investigation.

As county judge and manager, brings skills in development, construction, finance, and staff leadership, with a focus on responsible use of taxpayer funds.

- As county judge and manager, brings skills in development, construction, finance, and staff leadership, with a focus on responsible use of taxpayer funds.

For Candidate Melissa M. Wilson on Issue judicial-administration: Plans to evaluate current emergency management processes and implement improvements for sustainability if needed.

Plans to evaluate current emergency management processes and implement improvements for sustainability if needed.

For Candidate Melissa M. Wilson on Issue judicial-administration: Advocates for aligning county budget priorities with staffing demands, expanding income-generating initiatives, and eliminating non-essential spending.

Advocates for aligning county budget priorities with staffing demands, expanding income-generating initiatives, and eliminating non-essential spending.

- Plans to evaluate current emergency management processes and implement improvements for sustainability if needed.
- Advocates for aligning county budget priorities with staffing demands, expanding income-generating initiatives, and eliminating non-essential spending.

For Candidate Melissa M. Wilson on Issue judicial-philosophy: Prioritizes public safety, competitive sheriff funding, and protecting children and victims in court, while ensuring responsible development and cutting government costs.

Prioritizes public safety, competitive sheriff funding, and protecting children and victims in court, while ensuring responsible development and cutting government costs.

- Prioritizes public safety, competitive sheriff funding, and protecting children and victims in court, while ensuring responsible development and cutting government costs.

Opposes "pay to play" practices, advocating for fair opportunities for all businesses to bid on county contracts.

- Opposes "pay to play" practices, advocating for fair opportunities for all businesses to bid on county contracts.

Engages with MUD districts to understand community needs and identify solutions to improve residents' living conditions.

Works with state representatives to advocate for private property owner rights.

- Engages with MUD districts to understand community needs and identify solutions to improve residents' living conditions.
- Works with state representatives to advocate for private property owner rights.

Melissa Wilson is from Port Arthur, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree in business management from Florida Tech. She lives in Fort Bend Sienna.

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Melissa is a licensed life and health insurance agent. She also works as a real estate and insurance broker and builder. Her first job was as a line worker at a food restaurant. 

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Melissa previously ran for Fort Bend County Precinct 2 Commissioner in 2026 but did not win.

Opposes "pay to play" practices and advocates for fair opportunities for all businesses to bid on county contracts, encouraging local businesses to participate.

Supports responsible spending and emphasizes the importance of financial management based on personal and business experience.

Wants to attract national brands, developers, and new businesses to Fort Bend by leveraging commercial real-estate relationships, aiming to reduce the tax burden while strengthening schools and the local economy.

- Opposes "pay to play" practices and advocates for fair opportunities for all businesses to bid on county contracts, encouraging local businesses to participate.
- Prioritizes responsible spending.
- Wants to attract national brands, developers, and new businesses to Fort Bend by leveraging commercial real-estate relationships, aiming to reduce the tax burden while strengthening schools and the local economy.

As of January 22, 2026, Melissa M. Wilson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports law enforcement and emphasizes the importance of fair pay to attract and retain qualified officers.

- Supports law enforcement and emphasizes the importance of fair pay to attract and retain qualified officers.

Supports improved infrastructure, emergency management, and flood control to enhance community attractiveness for living, playing, and working.

Supports improving infrastructure, emergency management, and flood control.

- Supports improving infrastructure, emergency management, and flood control.

Melissa M. Wilson

Melissa Wilson is from Port Arthur, Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree in business management from Florida Tech. She lives in Fort Bend Sienna. She is a Catholic.

Melissa Wilson is from Port Arthur, Texas. She has a bachelor s degree in business management from Florida Tech. She lives in Fort Bend Sienna.

Melissa is a licensed life and health insurance agent. She is also the broker and owner of MMW Realty Partners and MMW Builders. She previously worked as a line worker at a food restaurant. 

Melissa previously ran for Fort Bend County Commissioner but did not win.

- Presides over commissioners court, county’s policy-making body. Helps adopt county budget, sets county tax rates, oversees building and maintaining county infrastructure, and other county government operations.
- Serves as judge of county court, taking on misdemeanor criminal and small civil cases, probate matters, and appeals from the justice of the peace court.
- Performs administration duties, ranging from hearings for beer and wine license applications to calling elections. Can serve as budget officer in counties with a smaller population.
- Serves as county’s emergency management director, with authority to designate an assistant to emergency management issues as emergency management coordinator.
- Represents county at ceremonial occasions and on various boards and committees, including Election Commission, Workforce Governing Board, and Bail Bond Board.
- County Judges are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for county judges range from $47,425 to $198,921, set by the county’s commissioners court.

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