Biography
Dennis Geesaman is the Republican candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 85 in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1] A retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and fighter pilot who now runs a ranching and hay operation, he has also served on the Flatonia city council and as mayor, according to his Ballotpedia survey.[1][2]
Dennis Geesaman, who is also known as Goose, earned a bachelor's degree from the United States Air Force Academy in 1973 and a graduate degree from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville in 1978.[1] He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1973 to 1994.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, Geesaman said he runs a cow, calf and hay operation and is a small business owner.[2]
Geesaman advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[1] In the survey, he said his key messages were that homestead property taxes can be eliminated while still funding needed priorities, and that the border should be kept secure.[2]
- 1.Dennis Geesaman · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Dennis Geesaman - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Texas House District 85
Dennis Geesaman is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Texas House District 85 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.