Texas House District 28 2026

Compare candidates running in this Texas federal race. Review their positions, voting records, campaign promises, and donor information.

Kristyna Payton Loundy

Party: Democrat

Sandy Ibáñez

Party: Democrat

Gary Gates

Party: Republican

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Texas House District 28

Election: Nov 3, 2026Updated: Apr 10, 2026
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Texas House District 28 in Fort Bend County is a swing district that has become increasingly competitive. Democratic gains in suburban areas could flip this seat, critical for Democrats seeking to narrow the Republican majority in the Texas House.

Kristyna Payton LoundyD
Sandy IbáñezD
Gary GatesR

Summary

Kristyna Payton Loundy is a mother of two and small business owner running for Texas House District 28. She is campaigning on raising the minimum wage to $15/hour, moving toward universal publicly-funded healthcare, supporting working families, and promoting practical solutions over ideological positions. She ran in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Sandy Ibáñez is a former Fort Bend ISD teacher running as a Democrat for Texas House District 28. She is campaigning on education funding, healthcare access, property tax reform, and affordable housing. Her campaign emphasizes community representation and practical solutions over partisan ideology.

Gary Gates is a Republican real estate businessman who has represented Texas House District 28 since 2020. He is based in Richmond, Texas and serves Fort Bend County constituents. Gates runs a family real estate business that he says has renovated thousands of apartment homes and created over 500 jobs. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is Vice Chair of the House Committee on Urban Affairs.

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Campaign Promises

Economy
  • Raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour
  • Support working families and ease financial burden
Healthcare
  • Move toward universal, publicly funded healthcare system
Other
  • Demand transparency from state government
Education
  • Fair funding for public schools and support for teachers
Economy
  • Make life more affordable for Texas families
Healthcare
  • Expand access to healthcare and mental health services
Infrastructure
  • Infrastructure improvements for Fort Bend County

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Key Issue Positions

Minimum wage
Raise to $15/hour with phase-in period
Supports gradual increases to help small businesses adjust. Current $7.25 is unrealistic.
Healthcare
Universal publicly-funded system
Opposes current system where premiums, deductibles, and co-pays still don't guarantee coverage
Cost of living
Address financial pressures on families
Worries about cost of living, public school strength, and responsible community growth management
Education
Support public school funding and teacher support
Believes education is the foundation of opportunity and that safe schools are essential. Supports expanding apprenticeships and career and technical education programs.
Healthcare
Expand access to healthcare services
Advocates for counselors in schools, local clinics in neighborhoods, and support for veterans, seniors, and families
Property taxes and affordability
Fair and transparent property taxes
Wants to address rising costs of living including property taxes and insurance costs

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