Fort Bend County, Texas

Fort Bend District Judge 240th District

Pattel and Reddi are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 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.

What this office does

Trial court judge. A trial judge presides over criminal and civil cases at the first level: bail and pleas, motions, trials, sentencing and civil judgments. Judges are bound by state law and appellate precedent and are barred by judicial conduct rules from campaigning on how they would rule. Most states elect trial judges on a nonpartisan ballot; the term and the courts a judge may sit on vary by state.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Surendran K. Pattel, is on the ballot.

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Surendran K. Pattel

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Surendran K. Pattel is the sitting judge of the 240th District Court, per the county's elected officials roster. He was unopposed in the Democratic contest. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Asha Reddi

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Constitutional governance, with decisions grounded in law and facts rather than politics
Equal justice and fair treatment for all courtroom participants
Court efficiency with prompt case management that maintains due process

Biography

Asha Reddi has over 34 years of legal practice, with trial experience across Fort Bend, Harris and surrounding counties, and eight years of judicial service, per her campaign site. She graduated from South Texas College of Law in the top third of her class, and has been a Fort Bend County resident for 27 years, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Fort Bend District Judge 240th District in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Fort Bend District Judge 240th District, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Surendran K. Pattel and Asha Reddi. Candidate information follows official Fort Bend County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Fort Bend District Judge 240th District 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.

How do I see my exact Fort Bend County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

Surendran K. Pattel, full profile Asha Reddi, full profile Official Texas election office