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Fort Bend County, Texas

Texas House District 85

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

About this race

Lawrence Brandyburg (Democratic), Dennis "Goose" Geesaman (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 85. Not on the November ballot: Stan Kitzman, the sitting member per the 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.

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Lawrence Brandyburg

Democratic

Biography

Lawrence Brandyburg is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Dennis "Goose" Geesaman

Republican

Biography

Dennis "Goose" Geesaman is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a former mayor of Flatonia, per The Texan. Is a military veteran, per The Texan. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 85 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 85, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lawrence Brandyburg and Dennis "Goose" Geesaman. Candidate information follows official Fort Bend County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 85 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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Lawrence Brandyburg, full profileDennis "Goose" Geesaman, full profileOfficial Texas election office