Judge K.P. George of Fort Bend County, TX, announced June 18, 2025, that he is switching from the Democratic Party to join the GOP. He will be running as a Republican in his 2026 re-election bid.
According to news reports in multiple Texas news outlets, George, an Indian American who made history when he was first elected in 2018, and took office on Jan. 1, 2019, made the announcement at a press conference where he was joined by his attorney Jared Woodfill, and his wife Sheeba.
“Today, I’m making an all-important announcement that I am officially joining the Republican Party. For the past few years, it has become very clear to me, and also many others, that the Democratic Party has become one of corrupt and radical political ideology and positions that simply do not reflect the values of Fort Bend County families, small businesses and hardworking residents of Fort Bend County,” the fbherald.com quoted him saying. “I have always believed in the foundational American principles of faith, family and freedom, And I realize that the Republican Party champions these values,” George said.
Judge George is facing an indictment on a misdemeanor offense and has consistently maintained his innocence, calling the charges against him as a “political witch hunt.” The Democrats have demanded he resign.
As the County’s highest elected official, Judge George presides over the Commissioners Court, responsible for supervising more than 3,600 employees and managing a substantial budget exceeding $650 million. Simultaneously, he serves as the Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, according to his biography on the fortbendcountytx.gov website.
During his tenure, he has placed a strong emphasis on homeland security and emergency management, governmental transparency, youth empowerment, and infrastructure improvements.
As the first Fort Bend County Judge of South Asian descent, George is credited with playing a “pivotal role” in efficiently managing the COVID-19 testing and vaccination initiatives, leading to Fort Bend County attaining a top-five position in the State’s vaccination rate. His oversight extended to the implementation of crucial COVID recovery programs, including the Utility, Rental, and Mortgage Assistance program, Childcare Voucher program, Small Business Emergency Grant program, Small Business Mentorship program, We All Eat Texas, and the Get Hired Employer incentives program, resulting in over $44 million in grants awarded in Fort Bend County, the biography notes.
“As the top executive overseeing one of the fastest-growing and ethnically diverse counties in the United States, Judge George is dedicated to caring for the vulnerable, fostering a welcoming community, and ensuring Fort Bend County remains a land of opportunity for all,” his biography goes on to say.
Related posts:
Indian-American Judge in Texas challenges Governor in lawsuit
Texas County Judge K.P. George gets national attention for inviting Disney to relocate
Judge KP George of Texas joins White House discussion on building better communities
GOP apologizes as some Indian-Americans cry foul over use of Lord Ganesh in political ad
