- Pakistani American Ali Sheikhani has made history by taking the oath of office as Constable for Fort Bend County, Texas. He represents Precinct 3 in the county.
- During a grand ceremony, Sheikhani swore his oath, stating, “I, Ali Sheikhani, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of the Fort Bend County Constable of the State of Texas.”
- Sheikhani called it one of the most incredible days of his life, reaffirming his commitment to fulfilling the promises he made to the community.
- An entrepreneur with no financial need for this public service, Sheikhani campaigned vigorously and won the election against incumbent Pakistani-American Democrat Nabil Shike in November 2024.
- Sheikhani attributed his success to a strong election campaign and endorsements from respected organizations and personalities.
- His campaign promises include increasing patrol officers in neighborhoods, working with the county to fund resources for law enforcement, ensuring faster response times, and boosting school safety.
- Constables in the United States are independent law enforcement officers, responsible for enforcing criminal and civil laws, making arrests, and conducting investigations, as well as serving legal documents and performing duties at polling stations.
Sheikhani, a recent law graduate, was sworn in by Pakistani American Rabeea Collier.
