Dexter McCoy holds a strong lead in the 2026 Fort Bend County Judge race due to his decisive Democratic primary runoff victory and the county’s recent electoral trends favoring Democrats. As Precinct 4 commissioner, McCoy benefits from established local visibility and a broad primary coalition. Daniel Wong, the Republican nominee and current interim judge, faces headwinds from ongoing legal disputes over his appointment following the suspension and conviction of prior judge KP George on felony money laundering charges. Court rulings have allowed Wong to remain in the role through the November 3 election, yet partisan clashes in commissioners court and criticism of the appointment process have shaped trader assessments. With the general election weeks away, the market reflects McCoy’s positioning as the frontrunner against Wong in a county shifting toward Democratic outcomes in recent cycles.