Sonya Jones

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Sonya Jones

Democratic Party

Candidate, Fort Bend County Clerk

Prior offices:

Fort Bend Independent School District, Position 5

Years in office: 2023 - 2025

Predecessor: Denetta Williams (Nonpartisan)

Successor: Addie Heyliger (Nonpartisan)

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Last election

March 3, 2026

Next election

May 26, 2026

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Sonya Jones (Democratic Party) is running for election for Fort Bend County Clerk in Texas. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary runoff on May 26, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Jones was a member of the Fort Bend Independent School District in Texas, representing Position 5. She assumed office on May 15, 2023. She left office in 2025.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Fort Bend County, Texas (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on May 26, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

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General election for Fort Bend County Clerk

Tamara McFarlane (R) is running in the general election for Fort Bend County Clerk on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Tamara McFarlane (R)

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Democratic primary runoff

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Democratic primary runoff for Fort Bend County Clerk

Maria T. Jackson (D) and Sonya Jones (D) are running in the Democratic primary runoff for Fort Bend County Clerk on May 26, 2026.

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	Submit photo	Sonya Jones

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Clerk

Sonya Jones (D) and Maria T. Jackson (D) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Shah Haleem (D) and Montreal Peterson (D) in the Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Clerk on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sonya Jones	37.5	26,676
✔		Maria T. Jackson	22.9	16,316
		Shah Haleem	20.8	14,833
		Montreal Peterson	18.8	13,368

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,193
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Republican primary

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Republican primary for Fort Bend County Clerk

Tamara McFarlane (R) defeated J.J. Clemence (R) in the Republican primary for Fort Bend County Clerk on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tamara McFarlane	52.7	23,300
		J.J. Clemence	47.3	20,893

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 44,193
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2023

See also: Fort Bend Independent School District, Texas, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Fort Bend Independent School District, Position 5

Sonya Jones defeated Allison Drew, Angel Hicks, incumbent Denetta Williams, and Rolly DeMeza in the general election for Fort Bend Independent School District, Position 5 on May 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Sonya Jones (Nonpartisan)	39.4	6,480
		Allison Drew (Nonpartisan)	27.2	4,477
		Angel Hicks (Nonpartisan)	19.6	3,223
	Submit photo	Denetta Williams (Nonpartisan)	9.2	1,520
		Rolly DeMeza (Nonpartisan)	4.6	753

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,453
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2026

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Campaign website

Jones' campaign website stated the following:

Why I’m Running

Building on my successful experience as a trustee with Fort Bend ISD, I am committed to continuing servant leadership, high standards, and professional expertise in service to the residents of Fort Bend County. As your next County Clerk, I will bring knowledge, transparency, efficiency, and accountability to the office. I am dedicated to modernizing services, protecting vital and legal records, supporting Commissioners Court, assisting judges and attorneys with legal filings, and ensuring every resident has access to the resources and reliable services they need and deserve. With integrity and competence, I will make the Clerk’s Office a place that truly serves all people of Fort Bend County.

— Sonya Jones' campaign website (February 6, 2026)

Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

2023

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