District Judge, 501st Judicial District
Unofficial result: Won — LaTosha McGill Clayton (Democratic)
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
Fort Bend County, Texas
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Democratic
Associate judge and former science teacher whose legal experience includes family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and enforcement of family court orders. She emphasizes impartial decisions and respectful treatment of families.
Richard T. Bell
LostRepublican · Incumbent
Judge and adjunct law professor with nearly two decades of prior family-law practice. His experience includes complex property and child custody disputes, volunteer legal work, and leadership in local legal and civic organizations.
Sources: sampleballots.fortbendcountytx.gov · sos.state.tx.us