Wharton County voters joined others across House District 85 in picking a new Republican nominee for state representative. Former Flatonia mayor and retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dennis “Goose” Geesaman scored a solid win over incumbent Stan Kitzman, carrying Wharton County by about 700 votes. Geesaman called it a true grassroots victory as he thanked supporters in all six counties. He’ll face Democrat Lawrence Brandyburg in November but says he’s confident in the heavily Republican district. Meanwhile, several local Wharton County incumbents held their seats, with a runoff set for Precinct 4 Commissioner in May.