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Fort Bend County, Texas

Texas House District 28

Gates and Ibanez are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Fort Bend County election filings.

About this race

Gary Gates (Republican), Sandy Ibanez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 28; Gary Gates 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, Gary Gates, is on the ballot.

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Gary Gates

Gary Gates

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Applying business experience to legislative service
  • Supporting long-term community investment
Biography

Gates began his career driving trucks before building a real estate development business that grew from a single home into a company with about 500 employees, per the campaign site. He describes long-term investment as central to his business philosophy and says many employees have worked with him for decades, per the campaign site. He and his wife Melissa attend Grace Community Bible Church, per the campaign site.

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Sandy Ibanez

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Provide fair funding for public schools, support for teachers, and investment in school safety
  • Support fair and transparent property taxes and address rising insurance costs
  • Expand access to health care, mental health care and family planning services
Biography

Sandy Ibanez is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a former Fort Bend ISD teacher, per campaign site. A member of Fort Bend AFT, focused on family and education issues in the district, per Texas AFL-CIO.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 28 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 28, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Gary Gates and Sandy Ibanez. Candidate information follows official Fort Bend County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 28 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 Fort Bend County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
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