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Wharton County

Wharton County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 1 Wharton County race, led by the Texas House District 85 contest.

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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateTexas
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Wharton County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Texas House District 85

State

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.

  • Lawrence Brandyburg · Democratic
    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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
  • Dennis "Goose" Geesaman · Republican
    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 endorsed by Grassroots America We the People and Texas Gun Rights PAC, per The Texan. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

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