Fort Bend Sheriff's Race, Commissioners Are the Hot Election Ticket races

FORT BEND COUNTY -- While a majority of the voters will be drawn to the polls to cast ballots for the highly contentious presidential election, there are a couple of local races that will likely also draw a significant number of voters.

Among those is the race for Fort Bend County Sheriff, where incumbent Troy Nehls will face off for the second time against challenger and law enforcement veteran Michael Ellison.

Nelhs and Ellison faced each other in the 2012 election when Nehls, who'd lead the Fort Bend County Pct. 4 Constable's Office since being elected in 2004, defeated Ellison.

Ellison, who has more than 30 years law enforcement experience with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, is also an ordained minister.

Voters in Pct. 1, which represents residents in Rosenberg and into Beasley, could be electing a new commissioner.

Richard Morrison, who has served as commissioner since 2008, is facing a challenge by former Rosenberg Mayor Vincent Morales, who announce his candidacy in January.

"My work for Rosenberg is not done; it has only just begun,"Morales told the Houston Chronicle in January."By serving as Precinct 1 commissioner, I can continue my focus on economic development
and vital infrastructure on a larger scale. I am committed to making certain that our community will be a viable place to live, work and educate our children and grandchildren for years to come, and by serving
as Precinct 1 commissioner, I can do just that."

Morrison, a Fort Bend County Attorney, has been proactive, especially in the area of infrastructure.

"I've extended, widened and built a lot of roads in Precinct 1. I fought to make sure local contractors and businesses get Fort Bend County construction projects. I've done the best I can, along with other
members of court, to run a very lean county government, so taxpayers get the most bang for their buck."

The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

To find your polling location, log onto http://www.fortbendcountytx.gov.

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