Veteran and Community Leader Ferrel “FC” Bonner Enters Fort Bend County Judge Race

Military & Federal Service: From the NSA to the Department of Veterans Affairs

A Gulf War veteran, Bonner retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of distinguished service, specializing in Military Intelligence and supporting operations for the National Security Agency (NSA). His military résumé includes expertise in:

• Tactical Communications

• Emergency Operations

• Special Operations

• PATRIOT Missile Defense

• Personnel & Security Management

Post-service, Bonner held senior roles as a Certified Cyber Security Practitioner and served as an Information Assurance Officer for federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C.

Grassroots Leadership in Fort Bend County

Upon retiring from the military, Bonner returned to Fort Bend County where he has spent over two decades investing in local civic, educational, and cultural initiatives. His contributions include:

• Vice Chair, Fort Bend County Historical Commission

• Board Member, Exchange Club of Fort Bend County

• Graduate, Fort Bend Chamber Leadership Forum

• Volunteer, Meals on Wheels Fort Bend

• Leadership Roles, FBISD Committees (Facilities Steering, SL95, Capacity Audit)

• Civic Engagement, Voter Registration, Emergency Aid Resource Center (SEARCH), Census education

Bonner is also active with organizations such as 100 Black Men of Houston, Houston Area Urban League, Missouri City NAACP, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., with which he served on a humanitarian mission to Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.

A Champion of Youth, History, and Service

Bonner’s track record in community mentorship and youth empowerment is extensive. He has coached Pop Warner Football, youth basketball, and Missouri City’s girls softball teams. He’s also contributed to educational initiatives like “Real Men Read,” United Way’s Project Blueprint, and historic preservation projects such as Houston’s Freedmen’s Town and the Mountain View Colored Officers Club Restoration Project.

Education and Vision

Bonner holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public Policy. His campaign is grounded in a philosophy of inclusive service, transparency, and long-term community development.

“I am a firm believer that despite our personal shortcomings and differences, everyone should strive toward Making A Difference Everyday,” Bonner says, reinforcing his platform’s core message.

The 2026 Democratic Primary for County Judge

Bonner joins a growing field of Democratic candidates that already includes District Judge Christian Becerra and former Precinct 3 Constable Nabil Shike. With current Judge KP George under legal scrutiny and yet to announce a re-election bid, the race is expected to be one of the most competitive primaries in Fort Bend County history.