BY AUBREY HOWELL & NICHAELA SHAHEEN
What it means
Looking ahead
Fort Bend County judge Republican primary
Wittig told Community Impact that George was convicted on both counts “as indicted” and is being held on a $20,000 bond—$10,000 for each charge. Each money laundering charge is punishable by two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Wittig said George will not be removed from office immediately. Instead, removal language will be included in the judgment once sentencing is complete. However, if George appeals, that could pause the removal and allow the court to consider suspending him while the appeal is pending. Wittig said the appointment of a interim county judge would likely fall to commissioners, but said that question is outside the district attorney’s office and could depend on whether George is ultimately removed or suspended. The conviction comes after George received 8.43% of the Republican vote—the least of all candidates—in the March primaries. He was initially indicted last March for money laundering, where prosecutors claim he tampered
Prestage will serve in this capacity until a “qualified successor is duly appointed or elected,” commissioners said at the meeting. George’s term is set to expire following the November 2026 election, when Republican Daniel Wong and the winner of the May 26 Democratic runoff between Dexter L. McCoy and Rachelle Carter will face off. Sentencing is scheduled for June 16.
54.06%
Daniel Wong
12.75%
Daryl Aaron
12.52%
Kenneth Omoruyi
12.25%
Melissa M. Wilson
KP George
8.42%
SOURCE: FORT BEND COUNTY/COMMUNITY IMPACT ALL RESULTS ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CANVASSED.
Important election dates May 26 primary runoff election • April 27: Last day to register to vote • May 18-22: Early voting • May 26: Primary runoff election day November 3 uniform election • Oct. 5: Last day to register to vote • Oct. 19-30: Early voting • Nov. 3: Uniform Election Day
with campaign finance reports for personal financial use between January and April of 2019, according to court records. He was also indicted in the fall of 2024 on charges of misrepresenting his identity with intent to injure a candidate or influence the November 2022 election. That case is scheduled for court in May. Wittig said prosecutors have not decided whether to proceed or push the misdemeanor trial back until after the felony case is finished.
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