TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
Your State Representative is one of 150 people who write Texas law, and yours is elected to represent your area of Hays County.
WHO’S RUNNING
Sandy Ibanez
Democrat
Sandy Ibanez is a former Fort Bend ISD teacher running for State House in a district she says needs leaders who listen to people, not parties.
Gary Gates
Republican
Gary Gates is the incumbent State Representative for District 28 in Fort Bend County, first elected in 2020, and now chairs the House Land & Resource Management Committee.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3