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Brazoria County, Texas

Texas House District 29

Barry and Reeder are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Brazoria County election filings.

About this race

Jeff Barry (Republican), Karen Reeder (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 29; Jeff Barry is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Jeff Barry, is on the ballot.

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Jeff Barry

Jeff Barry

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Support for public schools
  • Opposing unfunded mandates passed on to local taxpayers
  • Border security and public safety
Biography

Jeff Barry is a small business owner who has run Barry Insurance Group for more than 18 years, according to his campaign site. He previously served on the Pearland ISD school board, Pearland City Council and the Pearland Economic Development Corporation board before his election to House District 29, where he is the incumbent seeking reelection.

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Karen Reeder

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Affordable health care
  • Public education
  • Working families
Biography

Karen Reeder is a mechanical engineer, project manager and STEM leader raised in Southeast Texas who is running for Texas House District 29 in Brazoria County, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 29 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 29, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jeff Barry and Karen Reeder. Candidate information follows official Brazoria County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 29 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Brazoria County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Brazoria County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Brazoria County Commissioner, Precinct 2Brazoria County Commissioner, Precinct 4Brazoria County Criminal District AttorneySee all 28 Brazoria County races
Candidate profiles
Jeff Barry, full profileKaren Reeder, full profileOfficial Texas election office