J. Christian Becerra

J. Christian Becerra

Democratic Party

Candidate, Fort Bend County Judge

Texas 434th District Court

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

5

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Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

March 3, 2026

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Profession

Judge

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J. Christian Becerra (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Texas 434th District Court. Becerra assumed office on January 1, 2021. Becerra's current term ends on December 31, 2028.

Becerra (Democratic Party) is running for election for Fort Bend County Judge in Texas. Becerra is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Becerra completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

J. Christian Becerra's career experience includes working as a judge.

Elections

2026

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

General election

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

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Judge

J. Christian Becerra (D), Rachelle Carter (D), Cynthia Lenton-Gary (D), Dexter McCoy (D), and Eddie Sajjad (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Fort Bend County Judge on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		J. Christian Becerra
	Submit photo	Rachelle Carter
	Submit photo	Cynthia Lenton-Gary
		Dexter McCoy
		Eddie Sajjad

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ferrel Bonner (D)
• Nabil Shike (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for Fort Bend County Judge

Incumbent KP George (R), Daryl Aaron (R), Kenneth Omoruyi (R), Melissa M. Wilson (R), and Daniel Wong (R) are running in the Republican primary for Fort Bend County Judge on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		KP George
		Daryl Aaron
		Kenneth Omoruyi
		Melissa M. Wilson
		Daniel Wong

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2024

See also: Municipal elections in Fort Bend County, Texas (2024)

General election

General election for Texas 434th District Court

Incumbent J. Christian Becerra won election in the general election for Texas 434th District Court on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		J. Christian Becerra (D)	100.0	196,099

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 196,099
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas 434th District Court

Incumbent J. Christian Becerra defeated Frank Fraley in the Democratic primary for Texas 434th District Court on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		J. Christian Becerra	68.4	23,269
		Frank Fraley	31.6	10,732

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,001
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Becerra in this election.

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Fort Bend County, Texas (2020)

General election

General election for Texas 434th District Court

J. Christian Becerra defeated incumbent James H. Shoemake in the general election for Texas 434th District Court on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		J. Christian Becerra (D)	53.3	179,251
	Submit photo	James H. Shoemake (R)	46.7	157,254

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 336,505
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas 434th District Court

J. Christian Becerra defeated Oscar Telfair III in the Democratic primary for Texas 434th District Court on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		J. Christian Becerra	57.3	31,572
	Submit photo	Oscar Telfair III	42.7	23,543

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,115
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas 434th District Court

Incumbent James H. Shoemake advanced from the Republican primary for Texas 434th District Court on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	James H. Shoemake	100.0	46,507

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 46,507
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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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J. Christian Becerra completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Becerra's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am seeking election as Fort Bend County Judge because our county deserves experienced, ethical, and steady leadership. I have spent more than 25 years serving this community as a prosecutor, private attorney, and sitting district judge, and now is the time to bring that proven leadership to the County Judge’s office to ensure accountable government, responsible budgeting, and stronger public safety for every neighborhood in Fort Bend.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am seeking election as Fort Bend County Judge because our county deserves experienced, ethical, and steady leadership. I have spent more than 25 years serving this community as a prosecutor, private attorney, and sitting district judge, and now is the time to bring that proven leadership to the County Judge’s office to ensure accountable government, responsible budgeting, and stronger public safety for every neighborhood in Fort Bend.
• As our County grows, it is critical that development keeps pace with infrastructure, workforce needs, and community services. My plan is to support responsible growth, and ensure that growth strengthens our communities. I believe in providing transparency in this process, and to make decisions based on fairness and integrity.
• The recent overall increase of cost-of-living (which includes access to affordable quality food and medication) has greatly affected the quality of life for residents here in Fort Bend County. I have seen firsthand how too many families struggle with accessing affordable healthcare. I will make it a priority to expand and improve the Fort Bend County Health System, launch more mental health partnerships, and run county-wide programs for basic services.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic development should benefit every corner of Fort Bend County, not just a select few. I am committed to prioritizing policies and budget decisions that expand access to workforce training, transportation, and county services, particularly in underserved and rapidly growing areas.

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2024

J. Christian Becerra did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

J. Christian Becerra did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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Footnotes

Texas courts

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