Fort Bend County, Texas

Fort Bend Commissioners Court Precinct 4

See where Mathews and Jones stand on growth and the budget. Names follow official Fort Bend County election filings.

About this race

Fields are from Fort Bend County's official canvassed primary and runoff results; unopposed Texas nominees still print in November. OPEN SEAT: incumbent Dexter McCoy is the Democratic nominee for county judge. April Jones won the May 26 Democratic runoff 51.1 to 48.9 percent, a margin of 144 votes in the official canvass.

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Ken Mathews

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

Balancing growth with traffic and infrastructure capacity, per Community Impact questionnaire
Creating open, transparent county government with a citizen advisory council, per Community Impact questionnaire
Planning utilities ahead of growth to avoid burdening existing residents, per Community Impact questionnaire

Biography

Ken Mathews holds a bachelor's degree in public administration and urban studies, and advanced degrees in business administration and criminology, per Community Impact. He previously served in the military reserves and worked in law enforcement, and founded three Texas-based small businesses in information technology, video surveillance, and security services, per the same source.

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April L. Jones

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

Community-focused budgeting that strengthens neighborhood programs, per Community Impact questionnaire
Working with constables, residents and local officials on public safety, per Community Impact questionnaire
Sustainability and environmental stewardship, protecting residents from harmful development, per Community Impact questionnaire

Biography

April L. Jones is the Democratic nominee for Fort Bend Commissioners Court Precinct 4, per the official canvass. Jones has lived in the Mission Glen community for 30 years and has served as Fort Bend County Democratic Party treasurer, an elected director of the North Mission Glen MUD board, a former precinct chair, and a small-business owner, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Fort Bend Commissioners Court Precinct 4 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Fort Bend Commissioners Court Precinct 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ken Mathews and April L. Jones. Candidate information follows official Fort Bend County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on growth and the budget.

When is the Fort Bend Commissioners Court Precinct 4 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Fort Bend County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Ken Mathews, full profile April L. Jones, full profile Official Texas election office