Fort Bend County residents discussed their voter priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Over 271,000 county residents cast early voting ballots from October 19-30. Voters cited health care access and affordability, property taxes, and cultural and ideological issues as top concerns.
Brianna BrownExecutive director of Texas Organizing Project
Terrance McPetersFort Bend County voter who attended Republican event
Texas Organizing ProjectOrganization engaging Black and Latino communities
Ken PaxtonRepublican U.S. Senate candidate
The facts
Over 271,000 Fort Bend County residents cast early voting ballots from October 19-30.1
Fort Bend County population is approximately 28% white, 25% Hispanic or Latino, 23% Asian, and 23% Black.1
Large early voter turnout was recorded at Cinco Ranch Library in Katy area, Four Corners Community Center in northeastern county, and Sienna subdivision.1
Texas Organizing Project's Black voter engagement program knocked on at least 1,000 doors across Fort Bend County before early voting.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Vivian Agugo Healthcare access and affordability are top priorities for her and her family.1
Vivian Agugo Texas has the most uninsured individuals and people struggle to choose between paying rent and buying medication.1
Brianna Brown Economic frustrations and current leadership policies are driving strong voter enthusiasm in Fort Bend County.1
Terrance McPeters Keeping prayer in homes and schools and putting God first are important to him as a voter.1
Terrance McPeters Cutting costs including taxes, gas, and food prices are priorities for him.1
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JD Vance, Vice President, speaker at rally; James Talarico, Texas Democratic Senate nominee; Dan Eberhart, Republican donor and commentator
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