A judge has ruled Precinct 4 Commissioner candidate Brittanye Morris is ineligible to be on the ballot in the upcoming May runoff.
434th Judge Susan Brown (R) ruled against the Fort Bend County Democratic Party. Third place candidate Nicole Roberts, who initially filed the complaint, will be elevated to second place and will replace Ms. Morris on the ballot.
Former Harris County Judge Brittanye Morris was found not to be a registered voter in Precinct Four at the time of her filing and therefore was ineligible to be on the ballot in Precinct Four.
Nicole Roberts will face April Jones in the Democratic runoff if an appeal is unsuccessful.
Roberts said of the ruling, “I’m grateful the court took these concerns seriously and upheld the integrity of our election process.
From the beginning, this was never about the outcome of one race. It was about making sure our elections are fair, transparent, and worthy of the voters’ trust. Fort Bend residents deserve a process they can believe in.
I’m honored to now be on the ballot and moving forward in this race. My focus is on earning the support of voters and continuing to fight for the families of Precinct 4.”
Morris also had a response to the ruling, “While we are disappointed with the court’s ruling, we remain fully confident that the rule of law will ultimately prevail. It is important to note that any orders issued are not final for at least 30 days.
During this time, our campaign will continue to move forward with unwavering energy and a steadfast commitment to the people we serve. We have full faith in our justice system and its ability to deliver a fair and just outcome.
We also believe that these political tactics by a third-place candidate will not succeed in the end. Our focus remains on serving our community and upholding the integrity of this process.”
